Industrial Maintenance Technician (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Employee Assistance Programs

Uniforms and Tools Provided

Self‑Paced Learning Programs

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is looking for an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician in Reading, PA. This full-time role involves maintaining and troubleshooting equipment to ensure reliable plant operations.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with hydraulics, plumbing, and welding. The pay rate ranges from $27.00 to $37.15 per hour, with additional benefits including a $1,000 sign-on bonus and tools provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience or 3+ years with a high school diploma.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and resolve them.
• Plan and install mechanical devices in compliance with codes.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Follow all plant safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Plumbing

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification

Tools

Measuring tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Reading, Pennsylvania

Full time

JR_0000959

Company:

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Job Description:

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location: Reading, PA

Shift: Monday-Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM after initial training period

Pay Rate: $27.00-$37.15 per hour

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of mechanical and facility maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, hands‑on mechanical experience, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Principal Accountabilities

• 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

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• 2 plus years of industrial maintenance experience with technical certification or 3 plus years of industrial maintenance experience 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 measures, micrometers, voltage meters, etc.).

• Strong verbal communication, organizational, and decision‑making skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Physically capable of performing job duties, including lifting up to 50lbs unassisted.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $27.00-$37.15 plus $0.75 shift differential. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education, training, job‑related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

• Competitive Benefits

• Benefits begin on DAY 1!

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Sign On Bonus $1,000

• Uniforms, Boots, and Tools provided

• Curated Self‑Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail]. ([e-mail].W) We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

The law requires Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: Know Your Rights (http://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf)

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (http://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PayTransparencyPoster.pdf) for more information.

As a Federal Contractor, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify (http://kairosservicesinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf).

Thank you for your interest in working on our team!

At the MCC Group, our Purpose is to lead with innovative solutions to achieve KAITEKI, the well‑being of people and the planet. Based on integrity and respect for others, we continuously engage in diverse co‑creation and bold challenges, building trust with stakeholders while addressing social issues.

Shall we explore new possibilities with us by promoting value creation on a global scale and connecting a better future to the next generation?