Industrial Maintenance Technician – Evening Shift (PLC)

Mitsubishi Chemical Group; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Benefits start day 1

Employee assistance

Sign-on bonus

Uniforms and tools

Learning and development

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in Reading, PA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to perform a broad range of mechanical and facility maintenance tasks to keep the plant operating safely and reliably.

You will troubleshoot equipment, repair bearings, gearboxes, pumps, and related components. The role requires hands-on experience with hydraulics, plumbing, welding, basic electrical troubleshooting, and PLCs, plus the ability to read schematics and service manuals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years industrial maintenance with technical certification or 3+ years with HS diploma or equivalent
• Hands-on with hydraulics, plumbing, welding, and basic electrical troubleshooting
• Experience with industrial control systems, including PLCs
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Reading measuring/diagnostic tools (tape measures, micrometers, voltage meters)
• Strong verbal communication, organizational and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot a variety of 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
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Hydraulics

Plumbing

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial control systems (PLCs)

Mechanical troubleshooting

Measuring/diagnostic tools

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Physical ability (lift 50 lbs)

Job description

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in Reading, PA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to perform a broad range of mechanical and facility maintenance tasks to keep the plant operating safely and reliably.

You will troubleshoot equipment, repair bearings, gearboxes, pumps, and related components. The role requires hands-on experience with hydraulics, plumbing, welding, basic electrical troubleshooting, and PLCs, plus the ability to read schematics and service manuals.