General Maintenance Mechanic

vitrocareers; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid vacation

401k with company match

Paid lunch breaks

Annual tool allowance

Job summary

Vitro in Tipton, PA is seeking maintenance technicians to support the glass production line by installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plant equipment and facility systems. This role requires hands-on work in a manufacturing environment and a commitment to safety.

You will read mechanical, electrical, PLC, and pneumatic drawings, work with PCs/PLCs, motion control, and servo drives, perform preventive maintenance, and communicate issues clearly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; two-year technical degree in Electronics, Electro-Mechanical or related preferred.
• Two years of maintenance experience in manufacturing/industrial environment required; 3-5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform repairs and modifications of equipment.
• Read mechanical, electrical, PLC, and pneumatic drawings to service.
• Work with PCs/PLCs, motion control, AC/DC and servo drive systems, instrumentation, control logic, motor control, ladder logic.
• Communicate problems and solutions clearly, in writing or verbally.
• Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools, gauges, and meters.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, machines, and facility.
• Comply with all safety regulations.

Skills

Independent worker

Forklift operation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Electronics/Electro-Mechanical certificate

Tools

Pcs/PLC systems

Motion control systems

Ladder logic

Job description

Vitro has maintenance openings at the Tipton, PA facility. This position includes working in a glass plant performing various jobs to support the production of glass products.

Responsible for supporting Production by performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and preventive maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Scheduled and unscheduled repairs and modifications of existing or new parts or equipment
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, PLC, and pneumatic drawings and schematics to perform required maintenance and service.
• Work with PCs/PLCs, motion control, AC/DC and servo drive systems, instrumentation, control logic, motor control, ladder logic.
• Effectively communicate, written and/or verbally, all problems and solutions as necessary.
• Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools, gauges, and meters,
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on equipment, machines, and the facility.
• Comply with all safety regulations.

What We Offer:

• Hourly Rate: $25.57-30.08 depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, STD, life insurance, and 401k with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Regular performance reviews with opportunities for growth and movement within company.
• Seven consecutive days off per month according to rotation
• Paid lunch breaks
• Annual Maintenance Tool Allowance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Scheduled and unscheduled repairs and modifications of existing or new parts or equipment
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, PLC, and pneumatic drawings and schematics to perform required maintenance and service.
• Work with PCs/PLCs, motion control, AC/DC and servo drive systems, instrumentation, control logic, motor control, ladder logic.
• Effectively communicate, written and/or verbally, all problems and solutions as necessary.
• Operate a wide variety of hand and power tools, gauges, and meters,
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on equipment, machines, and the facility.
• Comply with all safety regulations.

What We Need From You:

Education / Experience:

• High School degree required. Two (2) year Technical Degree in Electronics, Electro-Mechanical or related preferred.
• Two (2) years of previous full-time General Maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment required; Three to five (3-5) years of experience preferred.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be able to safely operate a fork truck and maintain the required license.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and self-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must be computer proficient and able to navigate efficiently through various software programs and MS Office, including Microsoft Outlook

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, SAFETY and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be able to wear a respirator and work in confined spaces.
• Perform duties within normal industrial environmental conditions and outside and may encounter extreme heat, cold, wet, or dangerous weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to push/pull, grip to use hand tools, reach, see, hear, and speak.
• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Associate must follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Must follow all PPE requirements.