2nd Shift Coating Process Technician - Lower Nazareth, PA

Victaulic; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that leads the industry in mechanical pipe joining solutions. This role offers the opportunity to maintain and troubleshoot advanced electrocoating and powder coating machinery, ensuring optimal production performance. With a commitment to employee development, you will be part of a collaborative team focused on safety and efficiency. Enjoy comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, and a 401k matching plan. If you are a self-motivated problem solver with a passion for technical excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Matched 401k Plan

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Company Events

VPP World Class Safety Program

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and operation of automated production equipment.
• Ability to communicate technical issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair faulty equipment to support daily production.
• Conduct root cause analysis for machinery issues.

Skills

Self-Motivated

Problem Solving

Leadership

Teamwork/Cooperation

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Technical Skills

Education

2 yr. Associates degree or technical school

Tools

eMaint CMMS

Microsoft Office

Automated production equipment

Job description

Come join a global leader in pipe joining solutions!

Victaulic has what you’re looking for – career opportunity, professional development, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Our people are our best asset, so we take care of them.

About Us:Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and fire fighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.

2nd Shift 2:30pm-10:35pm

Job Details:

This position will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting electrocoating and powder coating machinery and related equipment under the direction of Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance staff. It will also be responsible for training of the Maintenance staff while being a key point of contact in the Paint department.

Overtime: Employees must be willing to work daily and weekend overtime as business conditions require. Overtime will be paid for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in any one week.

Responsibilities:To include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Support daily production scheduled through the timely troubleshooting and repair of faulty equipment, both electrical and/or mechanical in nature.
• Independently diagnose machinery issues (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, etc.) and conduct root cause analysis to produce recommendations for process improvements, downtime reduction, or machinery enhancements.
• Collect and analyze data to ensure machine performance is maintained.
• Perform daily chemical analysis on liquid e-coat samples (pH, conductivity, % solids, titrations)
• Work with Engineering team to identify & support projects focused on improving the safety, efficiency, and capacity of manufacturing equipment and processes
• Maintain effective lines of communication between manufacturing personnel, supervisory personnel, and management as required.
• Support the development, implementation, enhancement, execution of an effective preventative maintenance (PM) program to ensure consistent equipment performance.
• Interface with eMaint computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) system.
• Assist in maintaining spare part inventories, including cataloguing of components, establishing min/max inventory levels, and ordering spares as needed.
• Maintain and document repair history for use in trend analysis.
• Close work orders.
• Assist in maintaining spare part inventories, to include cataloguing of components and suggesting items to be on stock as equipment history is obtained
• Maintain and document equipment repair history for trend analysis
• Observe all safety practices while on the manufacturing floor and while running equipment.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times (ex. safety glasses, ear plugs, and steel toe shoes). Safety equipment is provided by the Company with exception of steel toe shoes, which must be provided by employee upon the first day of employment. New hires will be eligible for our safety shoe acquisition program which provides a discount for safety shoes purchased through our contracted distributor

Key Core Competencies:

• Self-Motivated
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Teamwork/Cooperation
• Effective Communication and Listening Skills
• Accuracy and Follow Through
• Attention to Detail
• Technical Skills

Qualifications:

• 2 yr. Associates degree ortechnical school preferred.
• Experience in the maintenance and operation of automated production equipment.
• Experience in any of the following is a plus:
• Metal finishing
• Electrocoating
• Powder coating
• Wastewater treatment systems
• Ovens
• RO water systems
• Hoists and/or rigging
• Allen Bradley controls
• Operating industrial machinery (fork lift, scissor lift, boom lift, etc.)

Necessary Skills:

• Experience in the maintenance of automated equipment and its operation to include electro/mechanical troubleshooting of pneumatics and industrial controls and the ability to facilitate necessary repairs once issues are properly identified.
• Basic understanding of mechanical processing equipment including pumps, heat exchangers, filtration, and ovens.
• Ability to communicate equipment issues, present information, and respond to questions from Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance management in an accurate and technical manner.
• Understanding of PM and TPM strategies and how they relate to the management of industrial automation.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and technical drawings.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel).
• Ability to independently define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw logical conclusions, and generate actionable steps based on that information.

Why Victaulic?

• The Morning Calls Top Work Place
• Opportunity for growth and Innovation
• VPP World Class Safety Program
• Company Events
• Company Matched 401k Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program

Benefits effective on first day of employment:

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Prescription
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K matching
• Tuition reimbursement (effective 6 months after hire)