Evening Industrial Maintenance Tech — PLC & Hydraulics

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 37,195 - 51,177; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $1,000.

Uniforms, boots, and tools provided.

Employee Assistance Programs.

Day1 benefits

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Reading, PA, working Monday–Friday, 3:00PM–11:00PM. The role offers hourly pay of $27.00–$37.15 plus a $0.75 shift differential, with a focus on safety and strong mechanical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, diagnosing mechanical issues, installing devices, fabricating structures, and reading schematics. Benefits include Day1 coverage, EAP, and a $1,000 sign‑on bonus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience with technical certification, or 3+ years with a high‑school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics, plumbing, welding, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience working with industrial control systems, including PLCs.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of measuring and diagnostic tools (tape measure, micrometer, voltage meter, etc.).
• Strong verbal communication, organizational, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues involving bearings, gearboxes, pumps, chain drives, and related components.
• Plan, layout, and install mechanical devices and systems in compliance with regulatory and local codes.
• Fabricate simple structures using welding or bolting based on prints and diagrams.
• Read and interpret equipment schematics and service manuals.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Follow all plant safety policies, including LOTO and Confined Space Entry.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Hydraulics

Welding

Electrical testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification

Tools

PLCs

Industrial control systems

Job description

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Reading, PA, working Monday–Friday, 3:00PM–11:00PM. The role offers hourly pay of $27.00–$37.15 plus a $0.75 shift differential, with a focus on safety and strong mechanical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, diagnosing mechanical issues, installing devices, fabricating structures, and reading schematics. Benefits include Day1 coverage, EAP, and a $1,000 sign‑on bonus.