Maintenance Mechanic

Koppers Utility and Industrial Products; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to diagnose mechanical problems, perform repairs, and carry out preventive maintenance on processing and support equipment. The role includes basic welding, fabrication, and adherence to lockout/tagout safety procedures.

Candidates should have 3+ years of maintenance experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a Technical School degree preferred. Must be able to lift 100 pounds with assistance as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance or equivalent role.
• Experience with air compressors, gear boxes, pumps, valves, and hydraulics.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate repairs.
• Perform minor and major electrical/mechanical repair of processing and support equipment and facility grounds.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Perform basic welding, fabrication, cutting, and equipment modification as needed.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Preventive maintenance

Welding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical School degree

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate repairs.
• Performs minor and major electrical/mechanical repair of processing and support equipment and facility grounds.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Perform basic welding, fabrication, cutting, and equipment modification as needed.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidate Qualifications/Requirements

• 3+ year experience & High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Preferred Technical School degree
• Experience with air compressors, gear boxes, pumps, valves, and hydraulics.
• Use of hand tools, power tools
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to work varied hours whenever necessary to achieve the desired results, including call-ins and overtime.
• Must be able to lift 100 pounds with assistance from another person or lifting equipment.

Relocation Policy

Koppers Relocation does not apply for this position.

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.

Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Its products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. With more than 1,800 employees, it serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe. Koppers is also firmly committed to advancing a Zero Harm culture that places the care and protection of its people, environment and communities above all else. This focused approach empowers employees to ensure safe operations through a heightened awareness of process safety, product safety, environmental stewardship and security. Koppers was established in December 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and became a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006.

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