Electro Mechanic

Johnson Matthey; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in West Chester, PA, is seeking a skilled maintenance technician for hands-on repair and upkeep of plant equipment. You will ensure minimal production disruptions while adhering to safety protocols.

The role demands expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, with responsibilities ranging from conducting inspections to operating tools needed for maintenance tasks. Join our team and contribute to our commitment to sustainable technologies.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in maintenance and repair work.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical principles and codes.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs on plant equipment.
• Conduct inspections for defects and plan repair strategies.
• Operate and maintain various mechanical and electrical equipment.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety protocols

Welding

Carrier vehicle operation

Education

Relevant technical certification or degree

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Mechanical lifting devices

Job description

Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology, has operations in over 30 countries and employs more than 12,600 people. The role involves hands‑on maintenance and repair work across a range of plant equipment, with a focus on minimizing production interruptions and ensuring safety.

2nd Shift 3:00 PM–11:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• 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, or insufficient lubrication and determines the best way of making repairs to minimise production interruption.
• Plans details of working procedures to affect the most logical approach to the job; advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimise damage.
• 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 establishes safety barriers as required.
• Interprets drawings and sketches, plans detail of work procedures, tools and material requirements, and selects materials suitable for the job.
• Operates mechanical lifting devices in the performance of duties.
• Lays out work, prepares surface for welding, sets up and assembles, constructs fixtures as required, and performs brazing and welding.
• Cleans, grinds and flame‑anneals parts and welded joints as required; uses cutting equipment to dismantle assemblies and shape material to size and shape.
• Sets up and operates pipe‑bending, threading and cut‑off equipment and uses hand tools to fabricate and install pipe 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, and dismantles various types of roofing and siding.
• Operates and maintains mechanical equipment such as air compressors, emergency generators, ventilating equipment, pumps and HVAC units.
• Prepares surface for painting and applies paints and coatings as required.
• Utilises company vehicle for maintenance functions.
• Receives wiring diagrams, specifications and instructions covering scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection of work.
• Analyzes drawings and wiring diagrams to locate and install circuits and equipment, determines material or replacement needs, and selects a logical approach to troubleshooting and repair problems.
• Considers all safety precautions and proper isolation of circuits to minimise operational interference.
• Plans details of working procedures to achieve the most logical outcome; consistently considers safety precautions and isolation of circuits.
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical principles, wiring specifications, codes, material properties, and equipment operation and application.
• 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, proper operation; performs work on hot lines as required; replaces coils, resistors, rheostats, relays, etc.; adjusts contactors, relays, bus rigging; reconnects terminal leads, panel boards, and distribution feeders; alters DC motor characteristics by shunting series coils; installs conduit, fittings, switches, controls and fixtures, and wires and connects all types of electrical equipment for new installations or replacements; makes all required splices and connector joints.
• Adjusts all new equipment for proper operating characteristics.
• Applies knowledge of programmable controllers and PLC logic relays.
• For employees assigned to work with hazardous wastes, ensures they are trained and qualified in proper hazardous‑waste management practices.
• Exercises all safety precautions.
• Works in exposure areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.