Maintenance Mechanic - I&E Job

The Arkema Group; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to ensure the reliability of production equipment in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting a variety of systems, and supporting operations to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instrumentation and electrical systems, complemented by general trade skills. As part of a dedicated team, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining safety standards and operational efficiency, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their technical expertise in a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an I&E maintenance technician in manufacturing.
• High School diploma required; Associates in Instrumentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and modify production and office equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical and instrumentation systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication Skills

General Trade Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates in Instrumentation Technology

Tools

Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)

Distributed Control System (DCS)

ERP Maintenance Modules

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic is a union position responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance, trouble-shooting production equipment and systems, and supporting operations by reducing down time from equipment failures. This position requires a specialist in instrumentation, electrical and electronic systems along with general trade skills. Modifications to equipment and general responsibilities for upkeep and improvement of the facility and its systems will be required. The position is located in a manufacturing environment with all the environmental risks and hazards associated with a chemical manufacturing plant. Nights and weekends required on an as needed basis.

Essential duties may include:

General Duties

• Installs, repairs and modifies production equipment, instrumentation, office equipment and physical facilities.
• Assists in trouble-shooting equipment problems.
• Performs at least one of the following: welding, plumbing, electrical work or other trade functions.
• Maintains spare parts inventory systems.
• Receives, inspects and stores spare parts.
• Performs Safe Work Practices such as Confined Space Entry and Control of Hazardous Energy according to policies and procedures.
• Provides off shift coverage for breakdowns, repairs and emergencies.

E & I Specialty

• Read and interpret P&ID’s, equipment manuals, electrical schematics, instrument loop diagrams and other specifications to determine the repair method on failed components.
• Install, troubleshoot, calibrate and repair process control instrumentation including transmitters, controllers, control valves, flow meters, etc.
• Responsible for completion of inspections, maintenance troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Support Distributed Control system (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controls (PLC’s) as required.

Safety & Other

• Complete all safety inspections and paperwork required by the plant.
• Ensures SFW permits and return to work process is completed for all work performed.
• Correctly and accurately completes required paperwork, documenting all maintenance actions.

The successful candidate will have:

• Five years’ experience as an I&E maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associates in Instrumentation Technology or similar, strongly preferred.
• Power truck operation experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of machinery, valves, pumps, etc.
• Mechanical aptitude that includes troubleshooting and hand tools.
• Experience with ERP maintenance modules strongly preferred.
• Ability to quickly and efficiently diagnose equipment failures and recommend solutions.
• Ability to work alone or as a team player through to senior management.
• Ability and willingness to learn new trade skills.
• Strong communication skills to effectively understand issues from production teams and report to management.
• Troubleshooting capabilities to address problems effectively and efficiently.