Electro Mechanic

Johnson Matthey; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to join their team. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including inspecting and repairing plant equipment, performing electrical and mechanical maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of electrical principles, mechanical systems, and the ability to work with various tools and equipment. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and sustainability, and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment and the future. Your expertise will contribute to a cleaner, healthier world for generations to come.

Benefits

401k package

Competitive time off

Wellbeing programs

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical principles and mechanical systems.
• Experience with programmable controllers and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair plant equipment to minimize production interruption.
• Plan and perform electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks.

Skills

Electrical principles

Wiring specifications

Programmable controllers

Mechanical repair

Welding

Safety precautions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in Electrical or Mechanical fields

Tools

Welding equipment

Mechanical lifting devices

HVAC units

Pipe bending equipment

Job description

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

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, 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.
• 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.
• Sets up and operates woodworking 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 air compressors, emergency generators, 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. Analyzes 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 troubleshooting and repair problems.
• Considers all safety precautions and proper 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.

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.

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Are you passionate about sustainable technology solutions, transforming energy, and reducing carbon emissions? At Johnson Matthey, our world-changing careers empower talented individuals to collaborate on impactful projects aimed at decarbonising modern life. Join us in catalysing the net-zero transition for a cleaner, brighter future.