Maintenance Mechanic III

Saint--gobain; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Abrasives in Worcester, MA seeks a Maintenance Mechanic III to troubleshoot and repair complex equipment, install and move heavy machinery, and support TPM/OEE initiatives. The role covers mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fabrication tasks with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will read blueprints, work with various metalworking tools, and collaborate across departments on capital projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with related trade school education, apprenticeship and/or experience.
• Broad mechanical expertise including machinery, electrical, hydraulic equipment, metals, welding, and piping functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems throughout the facility.
• Diagnose mechanical faults using diagrams, schematics and manuals.
• Read blueprints and machine drawings to plan and execute repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical expertise

Reading blueprints

Instrumentation

Education

High school diploma

Trade school education

Apprenticeship

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Grinder

Welding equipment

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic III is responsible for the most complex troubleshooting, repair, instillation, and maintenance for all facilities, manufacturing and production equipment and systems, to include areas of low voltage electrical, hydraulics, carpentry, fabrication, machining, welding, plumbing, vacuum, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and/or other general facilities mechanical disciplines. Also leads the installation, dismantling, or movement of machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings. Must understand the basic principles behind Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Materials & Products

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses a vast array of sometimes complex and aged mechanical tools and equipment and determines the most appropriate method and parts required to effectively complete the given job.
• Utilizes knowledge of the particular intricacies of various types of metals, chemicals, equipment and/or machinery properties and parts for preventative maintenance and repair duties.
• May assemble, install and/or repair wiring, low voltage electrical and electronic components, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, pipe systems (i.e., pneumatic, hydraulic) unique machinery, and equipment.

Equipment

• Removes and replaces defective parts for complex problems using hand /power tools, drills, welding equipment, wrenches, hoists, cranes test equipment, and/or varying gages.
• Utilizes a broad skill level of a mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic in nature tools to repair and maintain most shop equipment.
• Must be able to set-up and fabricate machine components on lathe, drill press, grinder and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rulers, calipers, and micrometers.
• Fabricates, assembles, and tests parts using a complete range of mechanical hand and power tools including precision measuring devices, instruments, and gauges, metal fabricating tools and welding torches.
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance, installation, and/or repair of equipment through varying trade disciplines, using computer systems, as well as cross-functional responsibility as a Maintenance Machinist.
• Collaborates with other departments during capital purchasing decisions by offering researched opinions in cost effective approaches to machinery/equipment selection and functionality.

Procedures

• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems throughout the facility.
• Analyzes, identifies, and corrects mechanical faults of improperly operating or inoperative machinery through varying trade and/or mechanical processes. Diagnoses mechanical problems by instrumentation, sound and visual observation and determines how best to resolve the problem by checking blueprints, repair manuals, parts catalogs drawing and from experience and expertise.
• Inspects work of Maintenance Mechanics I & II to assure proper installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Tests and runs-off machines to ensure proper operation and correction of the identified problem.
• Records maintenance and repair work performed and the duration of time used per work order. Maintains equipment, parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies.
• May be responsible for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) or the specific practices and procedures to safeguard employees from the unexpected energization or startup of machinery and equipment.

Is this job for you?

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TIME

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) along with related trade school education, apprenticeship and/or experience.
• Previously demonstrated broad mechanical expertise understanding complex concepts related to machinery, electrical, hydraulic equipment, properties of metals, welding, and/or piper/plumbing functions required.
• The ability to read and comprehend various diagrams, schematics and mechanical blueprints is required.
• Knowledge of trade mathematics and machinist handbook formulas in computing and verifying dimensions in the planning, layout out, and final dimensional checking process.
• Certificates and Licenses: Trade or Vocational certifications preferred. Other particular trade certifications or in-depth experience may be required, (i.e., HVAC/EPA certifications, weights & measures technology). Fork truck license required.
• This position requires at least twelve months' work experience to become proficient in all phases of the job to work independently.

Accountability Complexity

• Works from complicated prints, sketches, schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawing equipment repair manuals/sources, and specifications drawing from several years of experience and training. Responsible to design and implement a custom mechanic fix or "work around" to a problem.
• Responsible for complex operations that involve advanced techniques, detailed work sequences, or high degree of precision.

Latitude of Judgment

• Performs a full range of maintenance mechanic assignments using independent judgment to make decision requiring the application of procedures and practices to complex work situations.
• Often absent of direct supervision, responsible for the complete process to diagnose, test, and perform corrective mechanical action on sometimes-aged equipment.
• Exercises significant judgment in determining the methods and techniques required to solve complex problems. Researches and recommends improvements to equipment and processes in order to achieve optimum efficiency.
• Works as a subject matter expert with responsibility for the training/mentoring/oversight of work for Maintenance Mechanics I & II.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Maintenance Mechanic III encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Physical Demands/Efforts The Maintenance Mechanic III must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch in cramped, awkward positions, crawl and smell. May work from high places from staging and lifting equipment. Mental & Visual Demands Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job within the manufacturing environment, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and in cold, hot, dirty and dusty locations. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Various PPE devices & equipment such as protective clothing, gloves, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses are required.

A team ready to welcome you

Saint-Gobain is a leading worldwide producer of abrasives, building materials, high-performance plastics, insulation, flat glass, glass containers, piping, reinforcements, and industrial ceramics. The Saint-Gobain Bonded Abrasives manufacturing facility is the manufacturer of bonded abrasives; natural or synthetic grains molded into numerous shapes of grinding wheels. Superabrasive Wheels manufactures products using the world’s hardest materials: diamond or cubic boron nitride (CBN) and are in the form of grinding wheels; used to shape materials that are too hard or too fragile for conventional abrasives.

• Health and Well-being - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • LiveWell Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
  • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
  • Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Group Legal
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance and Discounts
  • Back-up Child and Elder Care
  • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
  • Volunteer Day
  • One pair of company-issued steel-toe shoes, and safety glasses; annually

Steps to join us

Certain locations require pay information to be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the local pay range for this position, which is $36.14 to $39.76 per hour. In addition to the hourly base, this position is eligible for a monthly incentive bonus payout as part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on team's performance, and is not a guarantee up to $487.52/month. Additional Pay Incentives for This Role Include: Standard Overtime (Hourly Rate * 1.5)

A little more about us

Saint-Gobain Abrasives manufacturers and distributes high quality abrasive products to engineering, distribution and retail markets in the US. We are the world’s leading abrasives manufacturer and the only international supplier of abrasives that manufactures each of the 3 major types of abrasives: Bonded Abrasives, Coated Abrasives and Diamond products.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.