Maintenance Electro Mechanical

Potters Industries LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package

Competitive 401K

Paid time off

Training and advancement opportunities

Weekly pay

Safety First environment

Job summary

Potters Industries LLC in Norwood, NY seeks a full-time Operations Technician to safely and efficiently operate process equipment.

The role requires strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations and may include preventative maintenance, basic welding, pipefitting, and PLC-related tasks. Shifts rotate and overtime may be required in a safety-first, manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; advanced education preferred.
• One year of experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate the process safely and reliably.
• Comply with health, safety and environmental rules.
• Communicate maintenance needs to other departments.
• Maintain up-to-date files and share timely information with coworkers and supervisors.
• Perform and document preventative maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Possess/wield craft skills such as welding, pipefitting, and general repair.
• Possess knowledge to program and troubleshoot control circuits and safety systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics and blueprints; work with fabrication and maintenance tasks.
• Maintain equipment and ensure environmental permits compliance.
• Manage R&M purchases and budget alignment.

Skills

PLC programming

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding

Pipe fitting

General electric

Mechanical fabrication

Job description

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HOURLY FT Operations Norwood, NY, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1616

Salary Range: $31.11 To $31.11 Hourly

Potters® traces its roots back to 1914, when Rudolph Potters invented a unique way to manufacture glass beads. He started a glass bead business, along with his brother Paul, as Potters Bros. Eventually we became known as Potters Industries, a recognized leader in glass microspheres used to make roads safer and to improve many industrial and consumer products.

This position pays $31.11 per hour

What we offer:

• Full benefit package
• Competitive 401K
• Paid time off
• Training and opportunity for advancement
• Weekly pay
• Safety First environment

Position summary:

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the process and all associated equipment.

What you will be doing:

• Operates the process in a safe and reliable manner.
• Operates in compliance with all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Communicates maintenance needs as they occur to fellow employees in other departments.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date files and communicating timely and relevant information to fellow workers and/or supervisors.
• Repairing and performing/documenting preventative maintenance on machines and equipment. Such equipment and machines may include grinding mills, sifters, elevators, bag houses, rotary screws, operating control panels, rotary gas dryer, heat exchangers, packaging equipment, and other process equipment. Craft skills which maybe required include: welding, pipefitting, general electric, mechanical fabrication and general repair. Repair, install, design, recommend, program various control circuits, safety systems, and various electrical/electronics and instrumentation. Strong skills in PLC programming, installing and repairs. Ability to perform complex repairs and install systems, including 3-phase electrical, motor control center, pumps, motors, compressors, variable frequency drives, wiring, and natural gas systems. An understanding of OHSA, NFPA, and local electrical codes. Ability to interpret electrical schematics and blueprints; has skills in fabrication, layout, welding and other maintenance as required.
• Repairing and maintaining equipment consistent with Safety, Environment, Quality, Production, and Cost Control.
• Receiving physical assets and repair parts and ensuring that these are properly accounted for.
• Communicating goals and expectations for the department and continuously working, encouraging and expecting an environment of Continuous Quality Improvement. (CQI)
• Understanding that safe work practices is a condition of employment and is actively engaged in activities such as identifying hazard ID’s and writing and updating work procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental permits and good neighbor principals by monitoring bag house emissions and other potential leak sources of glass dust and documenting accordingly.
• Issued and uses company credit card to purchase R&M items – reconciles billing monthly
• Ensuring that R&M dollars are spent wisely and are consistent with commitments to operating budgets.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or GED, advanced education preferred

Experience:

One year of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Working conditions:

• Must be able to work rotating shifts
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends and overtime as needed