Maintenance Mechanic (CRE)

Norsk Hydro; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 39,371 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus

Retirement Savings Plans

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Norsk Hydro is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Maintenance Department located in Cressona, PA. The role involves diagnosing equipment failures and performing repairs using various tools. Candidates should have a Mechanical Technical Degree or equivalent with practical experience.

Competitive pay starting at $28.58/hour, plus bonuses and benefits like Education Assistance and Retirement Plans. The position emphasizes strong problem-solving skills in a night shift rotation.

Qualifications

• 1 year of practical experience or 3-5 years in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose complex equipment failures and troubleshoot root causes.
• Safely dismantle, adjust, repair, and operate complex equipment.
• Complete work in a timely manner, organizing for maximum efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Mechanical knowledge

Reading schematics

Education

Mechanical Technical Degree or certificate

Job description

Location: Cressona, PA, US, 17929

Career area: Maintenance Department

Position: Assistant Manager

Job Type: Permanent

What we offer you

• Retention Bonus (for external hires)
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

Starting Rate of pay: $28.58 - $42.00 / hour

Shift Premium: $1.00 / hour extra for shift differential

Shift: Night shift, 5:50 pm – 6 am on an EOWEO/2-2-3 rotation (training may occur on day shift, but you will switch to night shift thereafter)

What you will be doing

• Diagnose complex equipment failures, troubleshoot root causes, and develop solutions using a scientific approach and tools such as prints, sketches, manuals, and diagnostic equipment.
• Safely dismantle, adjust, repair, and operate complex equipment using hand and power tools, cranes, and hoists, often involving complex rigging.
• Apply knowledge of mechanics, welding, pipefitting, hydraulics, and other crafts to efficiently repair or maintain complex equipment daily.
• Complete work in a timely manner, often without direct supervision, organizing work for maximum efficiency and adjusting priorities based on plant needs and business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• A Mechanical Technical Degree or certificate equivalent with 1‑year practical experience and/or 3‑5 years of practical experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Strong ability to read, comprehend, and interpret schematics, loop drawings, P&ID’s, and other technical resource manuals.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Candidate will be required to successfully complete knowledge and skills assessments and participate in training initiatives to maintain and improve skills in required time frames.
• Self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving skills, capable of effectively and efficiently troubleshooting machinery, tooling, process control loops, and other instrument device failures.
• Knowledge base in software and ability to perform calculations and conversions.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.