Maintenance Mechanic, Senior at PPG INDUSTRIES INC in Springdale, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

As the Maintenance Mechanic, Senior you will work on site at our facility in Springdale, PA. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Team Leader, the Senior Maintenance Mechanic will repair preventative maintenance on multiple plant equipment, including piping, pumps, mixing equipment, lab equipment, and more. You will be adept at pipe fitting, pump rebuilding, metal fabrication, rigging, welding, and troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems. You will also collaborate with internal customers, including lab techs, office staff, engineers, and operations employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and instrumentation systems.


• Utilize technical manuals, blueprints, P&IDs, and sketches for maintenance tasks.


• Maintain housekeeping and 6S standards in the work area, shop area, and utility areas.


• Operate a forklift and multiple powered shop tools, including lathe, drill press, band saw, welding machine, cordless drills, and pipe threader.


• Conduct basic rigging using chain falls, hoists, and straps.


• Assemble and disassemble piping systems.


• Troubleshoot multiple plant systems, such as steam, process, water, and vacuum.


• Install pumps and valves using manuals.


• Demonstrate professional basics, including responding to emails, and understanding production schedules.


• Familiarity with common work orders and PMs, such as tightening gear pump packing, rounds, steam trace installations, and filter/belt replacements.


• Meet with internal customers to review, layout, and install projects.


• Provide contractor assistance, including orientation, permitting, and follow-up inspections of work.
  
  

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Relevant technical certifications or trade school education.


• 3+ years' experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, with a focus on senior-level responsibilities.


• Understanding of facility-specific equipment, including RTO, Air Compressors, SCB, Well Water systems, HVAC systems, steam systems, fire protection systems, and electrical systems.


• Knowledge of industrial equipment and systems.


• Familiarity with safety regulations and procedures.
  
  

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are "One PPG" to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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