2nd shift Coating Process Technician - Lower Nazareth, PA
Victaulic Company
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Job summary
Victaulic is seeking a 2nd shift Coating Process Technician in Lower Nazareth, PA. You will maintain and troubleshoot electrocoating and powder coating machinery under Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance guidance.
This role trains Maintenance staff, serves as a key contact in Paint, and participates in safety, quality, and productivity initiatives. Overtime and shift differentials are available, with comprehensive benefits.
Qualifications
- Experience in maintenance of automated equipment and electro/mechanical troubleshooting
- Knowledge of PM/TPM and industrial automation
- Ability to read technical instructions and drawings
- Proficient in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical and/or mechanical equipment to support daily production
- Diagnose machinery issues and recommend improvements to reduce downtime
- Collect and analyze data to monitor machine performance
- Perform daily chemical analysis on liquid e-coat samples (pH, conductivity, solids)
- Collaborate with Engineering on projects to improve safety, efficiency and capacity
- Maintain PM program and CMMS data for asset history
- Manage spare parts inventories and repair histories
- Observe safety practices and wear PPE at all times
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Job description
Lower Nazareth, PA – Commerce Park
2nd Shift – Full-Time
Victaulic, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions with over 6,000 employees spanning 50+ locations worldwide. Since 1919, our innovative solutions have improved construction productivity and reduced risks, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Our manufacturing teams are the backbone of everything we do—producing high-quality products used in more than 140 countries to support some of the world’s most critical structures.
At Victaulic, we’re committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.
Let’s Build a Better World Together.
Our commitment to our people is built on four pillars:
- We build from within.
- We stand behind our people.
- We foster an environment for constant learning.
- We engineer change for a more stable and sustainable world.
We’re hiring a Coating Process Technician at our Commerce Park location. 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.
- 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
- Handle chemicals used in the electrocoating system, requiring training in spill response procedures and fit-testing for appropriate respirator use.
- 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.
- 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.
- 2 yr. Associates degree or technical 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 (forklift, scissor lift, boom lift, etc.)
- Competitive hourly pay with shift differentials and overtime opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career growth—we promote from within
- Tuition reimbursement and skills training
The hourly pay rate for this position is $30.98 per hour. This role may also be eligible for shift differentials, overtime pay, and the full benefits package described above.
Victaulic does not provide immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, or other work visa sponsorship) for this position. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the applicable country on a full-time basis without the need for employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future.
Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or other legally protected status.
Let’s Build a Better World Together.
Victaulic is a leader in pipe joining solutions, with over 5,500 employees involved in some of the most prestigious construction projects worldwide. From the Hoover Dam to Bird’s Nest National Olympic Stadium in Beijing, Victaulic is there—increasing stability and sustainability wherever we go.
While working for a fast-growing global leader is attractive, most Victaulic employees feel our best attributes are what we do for our people. This means doing things like building from within, sticking to our word, taking care of each other, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
This blend of extraordinary opportunity and genuine caring is why so many people choose to build their lives and careers with us.
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