Industrial Maintenance Technician: PLCs, Hydraulics & Welding

Mitsubishi Chemical Group; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Benefits begin on DAY 1!

Employee Assistance Programs

Sign On Bonus $1,000

Uniforms, Boots, and Tools provided

Curated Self-Paced Learning & Dev.

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. currently seeks a Maintenance Technician in Reading, PA to perform mechanical and facility maintenance ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.

The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, hands-on experience, and adherence to safety standards. Responsibilities include repairing equipment, diagnosing mechanical issues, installing systems, and supporting preventive maintenance while maintaining a clean, compliant work environment and following

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 with industrial control systems, including PLCs.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of measuring and 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 unassisted.

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

Industrial maintenance

Hydraulics

Plumbing

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial control systems (PLC)

Education

Technical certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLCs

Job description

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. currently seeks a Maintenance Technician in Reading, PA to perform mechanical and facility maintenance ensuring safe and efficient plant operations.

The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, hands-on experience, and adherence to safety standards. Responsibilities include repairing equipment, diagnosing mechanical issues, installing systems, and supporting preventive maintenance while maintaining a clean, compliant work environment and following