Maintenance General Mechanic

DuPont; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is looking for a Maintenance General Mechanic in Newark, Delaware, responsible for maintaining production and support equipment. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of experience in industrial maintenance and possess a High School Diploma/GED. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment issues, performing mechanical installations, and following safety protocols. A Journeyman Millwright credential is a plus. DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Three years’ maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Journeyman Millwright credentials are highly desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Keep production and support equipment operational.
• Perform maintenance on mechanical/hydraulic/electric presses and equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues using relevant resources.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Troubleshooting skills

Pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge

Pipefitting skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Torque wrench

Forklift

Job description

Maintenance General Mechanic

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

• Keep production, support equipment, and site utilities operational as well as support building/facilities work.
  • Perform basic pipefitting and millwright tasks
  • Use various hand tools, torque wrench, drill press, air compressor, generator, chain hoist, rigging, grinder, band saw, forklift and other specialized equipment
  • Safely operate power tools
  • Prepare and cleanup work area
  • Assist in jobsite set-up, maintenance, repairs and return to operations activities
• Complete mechanical installations, inspections, and other maintenance tasks for mechanical/hydraulic/electric presses, hoses, pumps, motors, cylinders, solenoids, relief devices, pressure vessels, piping, chillers and other machines or types of equipment.
• Capable of pipefitting to include layout, measurement, sketching, pipe identification, schedule numbers, threaded pipe, flange pipe, and tubing.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues using drawings, equipment manuals and internet resources while applying an advanced skill set in most of the following areas: pneumatics, machinery, hydraulics, and robotic automation.
• Participate in all safety and regulatory training needed to fulfill the duties of the position, including high-risk activities.
• Follow all plant safety rules and regulations, wear PPE as required per procedures.
• Enter time confirmation against maintenance work orders along with detailed notes.
• Complete and file all required check sheets described in work order and job plans.
• Use RCFA methodology to resolve issues while receiving general instruction on assigned tasks.
• Work with maintenance supervisor to prioritize emergency work or pull work forward as time allows.
• Be included in on-call rotation to provide off-hours emergency support.
• Demonstrate behaviors aligned with DuPont’s Core Values which are highest ethical behavior, protecting the planet, safety and respect for people.

Your Skills and Expertise

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED
• Three (3) years’ maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Journeyman Millwright credentials, highly desired but not required.

DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

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