Maintenance Mechanic

PPG; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Barberton/Norton, OH is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our production team on 2nd or 3rd shift. Starting pay is $34.80 per hour with a $1,000 sign-on bonus and an additional $1,000 retention bonus after a year.

You will repair, maintain and improve equipment, read blueprints, and perform preventative maintenance on pumps, gearboxes, belts and motors. Overtime may be required based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Five years of industrial maintenance experience, ideally in chemical facilities.
• Certification via Maintenance Apprenticeship or Mechanical Institute program.
• Experience rebuilding pumps and gearboxes.
• HVAC or electrical experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read technical docs and CAD drawings; wear PPE and respirator.

Responsibilities

• Repair, modify and install equipment to maintain operations.
• Diagnose problems and perform part replacements on complex systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on pumps, valves, motors and gear boxes.
• Work in confined spaces and at various heights using ladders/scaffolding.
• Troubleshoot, test and document equipment performance; ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Follow 5-S standards to improve efficiency; maintain records from schematics.
• Observe machines for malfunctions and perform basic welding/fabrication as needed.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Read CAD drawings

Problem solving

HVAC or electrical familiarity

Education

Certified Maintenance Apprenticeship Program

Mechanical Institute Certificate

Tools

SAP

MicroMain

CMMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, PPG Barberton/Norton, OH

Starting Pay: $34.80/Hour

Sign On Bonus: $1000 ($500 after 90 days on job, $500 after 180 days on job)

$1000 Retention Bonus payable after 365 days on job.

Shift: 2nd Shift 3:00 pm–11:00 pm, Monday–Friday; 3rd Shift 11:00 pm–7:00 am, Sunday–Thursday; Overtime based on business needs.

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be a critical part of the production team, ensuring that all equipment and machinery are performing at top notch. Your work directly affects people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair, modify and install equipment or machinery to maintain and operate the facility.
• Repair sophisticated equipment building systems by diagnosing problems and replacing or repairing parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance on belts, piping, filters, mixers, valves, bearings, motors, gear boxes, dies, extruders, feeders, rolls, drive chains, classifiers, mills, and mechanical seals and pumps.
• Work in confined spaces, elevated platforms, ladders, scaffolding and roofs.
• Perform all tasks associated with troubleshooting equipment and proof test equipment as necessary to solve problems and proactively prevent them.
• Promote and utilize 5‑S standards for the line to improve efficiency, cleanliness and safety.
• Perform all tasks associated with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Recognize problems, identify root causes and develop options to address the root cause within time constraints, and select and implement appropriate solutions.
• Accurately maintain records and reports as required.
• Work from detailed technical documents, blueprints, and schematics.
• May observe production machines in assigned areas of manufacturing facility to detect malfunctions.
• Basic welding and fabrication.

Qualifications

• Five years of previous Industrial Maintenance experience, preferably in a chemical facility.
• Certified Maintenance Apprenticeship Program or Mechanical Institute Certificate.
• Experience in pump and gearbox rebuilds.
• HVAC or Electrical experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand technical documents/manuals and CAD drawings of plant equipment.
• Ability to perform work in confined space, work at various heights, lifting and manual labor.
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel software, MicroMain, SAP, or similar CMMS Operating systems.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including a respirator.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Have good attendance and safety record.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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