Maintenance Millwright and Equipment Rebuilder

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

PPG Barberton/Norton, OH is seeking a Maintenance Millwright & Equipment Rebuilder to keep mechanical systems performing at peak efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will install, repair, and maintain facility machinery, diagnose faults, and perform preventive maintenance while upholding 5S, safety, and quality standards. Second or third shift options available with overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience; chemical environment preferred.
• Certified Maintenance Apprenticeship or Mechanical Institute Certificate.
• Proven pump and gearbox rebuild capability.
• Proficiency reading technical manuals and CAD prints.
• Ability to wear PPE and work in confined spaces or at heights.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, and repair facility machinery and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and correct faults on building and production equipment.
• Execute PMs on belts, piping, filters, mixers, valves, bearings, motors, gearboxes, dies, extruders, feeders, rolls, drive chains, classifiers, mills, seals, and pumps.
• Troubleshoot, proof test, and implement preventive solutions.
• Drive 5S standards for efficiency, cleanliness, and safety.
• Carry out preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Find root causes, develop options, and implement fixes within time constraints.
• Complete accurate records and maintenance reports.
• Interpret and work from manuals, blueprints, schematics, and CAD drawings.
• Monitor production equipment to detect malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights using ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and roofs.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Pump & gearbox rebuild

CAD reading

PPE & safety

CMMS proficiency

Overtime willingness

Education

Certified Maintenance Apprenticeship

Mechanical Institute Certificate

Tools

MicroMain

SAP

Job description

Be the force behind reliable production

PPG Barberton/Norton, OH is hiring a Maintenance Millwright & Equipment Rebuilder to ensure mechanical systems perform flawlessly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What you’ll do

• Install, modify, and repair facility machinery and mechanical systems
• Diagnose and correct faults on advanced building and production equipment
• Execute PMs on belts, piping, filters, mixers, valves, bearings, motors, gearboxes, dies, extruders, feeders, rolls, drive chains, classifiers, mills, seals, and pumps
• Troubleshoot, proof test, and implement preventive solutions
• Drive 5S standards for efficiency, cleanliness, and safety
• Carry out preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Find root causes, develop options, and implement the right fix within time constraints
• Complete accurate records and maintenance reports
• Interpret and work from manuals, blueprints, schematics, and CAD drawings
• Monitor production equipment to detect malfunctions
• Perform basic welding and fabrication
• Work in confined spaces and at heights using ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and roofs

What you bring

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience; chemical environment preferred
• Certified Maintenance Apprenticeship or Mechanical Institute Certificate
• Proven pump and gearbox rebuild capability
• HVAC or electrical background strongly preferred
• Proficiency reading technical manuals and CAD prints
• Ability to perform physical work, including confined-space entry and working at heights
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel) and CMMS experience (MicroMain, SAP, or similar)
• Ability to wear PPE, including a respirator
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• Strong track record for attendance and safety

Pay, bonuses, and schedule

• Starting pay: $34.80/hour
• $1000 Sign-On Bonus: $500 after 90 days; $500 after 180 days
• $1000 Retention Bonus after 365 days
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm (Mon–Fri)
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 pm – 7:00 am (Sun–Thu)
• Overtime available based on business needs

About PPG

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

We lead through innovation and sustainability, serving customers across industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets. Explore more at www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

• Customer champions who move fast and deliver bold, trustworthy solutions
• Purposeful, data-driven operators who take smart risks
• Productive, collaborative, and accountable teams focused on continuous improvement
• A future-focused, ambitious mindset that embraces new technologies
• Safety, integrity, and pride in diverse perspectives

Hiring process, benefits, and feedback

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Equal Opportunity & ADA

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. 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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