3rd Shift Coating Process Technician - Lower Nazareth, PA

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Lower Nazareth Township (Northampton County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Victaulic in Lower Nazareth, PA, is hiring a Coating Process Technician for the Commerce Park site on the 3rd shift. You will maintain and troubleshoot electrocoating and powder coating equipment, train maintenance staff, and serve as a key contact in the Paint department.

Overtime applies as needed and safety PPE is required. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, data analysis for process improvements, and collaboration with Engineering to enhance safety and efficiency on manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of automated equipment with troubleshooting of pneumatics and industrial controls.
• Mechanical processing equipment basics: pumps, heat exchangers, filtration, ovens.
• Ability to communicate equipment issues with Operations, Engineering and Maintenance management.
• Understanding PM and TPM strategies for industrial automation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, drawings and safety manuals.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and plan actionable steps.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair faulty equipment to support daily production.
• Diagnose machinery issues and perform root cause analysis for improvements.
• Collect and analyze data to monitor machine performance.
• Perform daily chemical analysis on e-coat samples (pH, conductivity, solids).
• Collaborate with Engineering to improve safety, efficiency and capacity.
• Maintain PM program and CMMS records; close work orders.
• Manage spare parts inventory and repair history for trend analysis.
• Maintain safety practices and PPE compliance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Industrial controls

PM/TPM knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Assoc degree or technical school

Tools

CMMS (eMaint)

Allen Bradley controls

Pumps & heat exchangers

Ovens test equipment

Job description

3rd Shift Coating Process Technician - Lower Nazareth, PA

Job Description

Coating Process Technician Lower Nazareth, PA - Commerce Park 3rd Shift - Full-Time

ABOUT VICTAULIC

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.

An Industry Leader With a Heart as Big as Its Ambition and Innovation

At Victaulic, we're committed to constructing a better world for and with our people.

Let's Build a Better World Together.

• 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.

THE ROLE

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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.

WHAT YOU NEED

• 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.

NICE TO HAVE

• 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.)

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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

COMPENSATION

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.

IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP

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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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.