Electro Mechanic

Johnson Matthey Plc; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

JM Elements benefits package

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Johnson Matthey Plc is seeking an experienced electrical maintenance technician for a 2nd shift (3 PM–11:30 PM) in West Chester, PA. The role involves inspecting, repairing, and upgrading plant electrical systems, wiring, and control panels.

You will read wiring diagrams, set up equipment, and ensure safe operation with proper isolation and adherence to safety protocols. Responsibilities include dismantling and rebuilding electrical assemblies, working with motor controls and PLC logic relays,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of programmable controllers and PLC logic relays.
• Trained in proper management of hazardous wastes.
• Adheres to safety precautions and isolation of circuits.

Responsibilities

• Inspects plant equipment for defects and plans repairs to minimize production interruption.
• Dismantles, repairs, installs and tests electrical equipment including motors, panels, and conduits.
• Reads wiring diagrams and plans work, selects materials and tools for repairs.
• Keeps safety measures and isolation of circuits to minimize interference to operations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Tools

PLC

Wiring diagrams

Motor controls

Job description

• _ Together for a cleaner, healthier world. _

• Receives instruction covering the schedule and emergency repair, installation and inspection of work to be done.

• Inspects plant equipment for defects such as, misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication, etc. Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.

• Plans details of working procedure to affect the most logical approach to the job. Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.

• Dismantles, cleans, repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles, lubricates, and adjusts equipment for proper operation.

• Operates simple machine tools.

• Erects scaffolds, performs rigging as necessary, and safety barriers as required.

• Interprets drawings and sketches, plans details of working procedures, tools and material requirements, selects materials suitable for job.

• Operates mechanical lifting devices in the performance of their duties.

• Lays out work. Prepares surface for welding, sets up and assembles, constructs fixtures as required. Performs brazing and welding.

• Cleans, grinds and flame anneals parts and welded joints as required; uses burning equipment to dismantle assemblies to cut material to size and shape.

• Sets up and operates pipe bending, threading and cut-off equipment and uses various hand tools, shapes, fabricates and installs pipe as required for transport of gases and liquids.

• Sets up and operates sheet metal fabricating equipment.

• Fabricates and installs ductwork for heating and ventilating.

• Makes calculations essential in estimating material requirements.

• Sets up and operates wood working tools as required. Performs a variety of rough or finished carpentry work. Installs prefabricated wood and metal parts, performs glazing as required. Dismantles various types of roofing and siding.

• Operates and maintains mechanical equipment such as, but not limited to, air compressors, emergency generators, and ventilating equipment, pumps, and HVAC units.

• Prepares surface for painting, prepares and applies paints and coatings as required.

• Utilizes company vehicle for maintenance functions.

• Receives wiring diagrams, specifications, and instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection of work to be done. Analyze all types of drawings and wiring diagrams to locate and install circuits and equipment to determine material or replacement needs and to select a logical approach to “trouble shooting” and repair problems.

• Considers all safety precautions and proper isolation of circuits to cause a minimum of interference to operations.

• Plans details of working procedure to affect the most logical approach to the job. Considers all safety precautions and isolation of circuits to cause a minimum of interference to operations.

• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough working knowledge of electrical principles, wiring specifications, codes, properties of various materials, principles of operation and application of equipment.

• Locates sources of trouble for any type of electrical equipment by tracing and testing circuits and inspecting for faulty operation.

• Dismantles, inspects, repairs, adjusts or replaces faulty parts and wiring on motors, generators, power distribution and control panels, circuit breakers, rectifiers, electronic devices, etc. Reassembles, tests, and adjusts equipment for safe and proper operation. Performs work on “hot” lines as required. Replaces coils, resistors, rheostats, relays, etc. Adjusts contactors, relays, bus rigging, etc. Reconnects terminal leads, panel boards and distribution feeders. Changes DC motor characteristics by shunting series coils, etc. Installs conduit, fittings, switches, controls and fixtures, and wires and connects all types of electrical equipment as required for new installations or replacement of facilities. Makes all required splices and connector joints.

• Adjusts all new equipment for proper operating characteristics.

• Knowledge of programmable controllers and PLC logic relays.

• Employees assigned to work with hazardous wastes are trained and qualified in proper management practices for hazardous wastes that they handle.

• Exercises all safety precautions.

• Works in exposure areas.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

2nd Shift 3PM-11:30 PM

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including a 401k package and competitive time off.

Our JM Elements Benefits program helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.

We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.