Multi-Skilled Mechanic

PQ Corp.; Chester (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PQ Corp. is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance professional to perform mechanical and electrical repairs across multiple plants. You will install machinery, order parts, and lead maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with safety and PQ policies.

The role emphasizes diagnosing process issues from instrumentation readings, collaborating with teams, and upholding high standards of reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of four technical trade courses (apprentice program) is preferred.
• Electrical knowledge to troubleshoot 480V MCC buckets and perform minor repairs.
• Welding experience is required or highly valued.
• Industrial maintenance experience of 5+ years is preferred.
• Experience with conveyors, pumps, seals, pipe fittings, agitators, and related shop tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical repair of equipment, buildings and facilities.
• Install machinery, pipes, and structural steel at a multi-plant site.
• Order replacement parts and equipment as needed.
• Adhere to safety, health and environmental rules and PQ policies.
• Lead maintenance crews or coordinate with others as directed.
• Interpret instrumentation readings to control processes and diagnose issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Written and verbal instructions

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Decision-making

Strong work ethic

LOTO / hot work / SOP understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Four technical trade courses (apprentice program)

Electrical knowledge 480V MCC buckets – troubleshooting

Welding experience

Tools

Drill press

Hydraulic press

Band saw

Belt sander

Welding machine

Job description

PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. PQ’s products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer.

Job Description

Responsible for the efficient, cost effective maintenance repair and preventive maintenance of all equipment, buildings and facilities.

• Performs mechanical and electrical repair of all equipment associated with operations.
• Installs machinery, pipes, structural steel, etc. at a multi-plant location.
• Specify and purchase replacement parts and equipment.
• Receives and carries out directions accurately and efficiently.
• Operates in compliance with all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Knows and complies with all corporate/plant policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates commitement to Responsible Care in every day activities.
• Directs all or portions of maintenance work crew or in concert with others as directed.
• Interprets and reacts to instrumentation readings to control the process.
• Diagnoses problems and determines course of action to solve or correct situation.
• Ability to self direct assignments and complete in a safe and efficient manner.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in plant-wide HSE, quality and productivity initiatives.
• Paricipates on the Safety Committee on a voluntary rotational basis.
• Participates in HSE activities (i.e., Toolbox meetings, accident investigations, hazard IDs, etc.)
• Performs special projects or other duties as directed.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Four Technical Trade Courses (Apprentice Program)
• Electrical Knowledge 480V MCC Buckets – Troubleshooting and Minor Repairs
• Welding Experience

Experience

• Industrial Maintenance Experience 5+ Years Preferred
• Experience working on Industrial Conveying Systems; Screw, Trays, Rollers, Belt, Elevators, Screen-boxes, Etc.
• Experience working on Pumps; Centrifugal, Gear, Rotary, Submersible, Diaphragm, Etc.
• Experience working on Cartridge Seals, Airseals, Packing, Etc.
• Experience in Pipe Fitting; Threaded, Welded, Compression, Etc.
• Experience working on Agitators, Airlocks, Bagger Unit, Etc.
• Experience working with Shop Tools; Drill Press, Hydraulic Press, Band Saw, Belt Sander, Weld Machine, Etc.
• Experience in Coupling/Shafts Alignments and their tools

Skills & Knowledge

• Pass a Mechanical Aptitude Test (Written and Hands On)
• Able to follow Written and Verbal Instructions
• Able to Demonstrate Basic Computer Skills
• Good Interpersonal Skills, Work Well within Team Environments
• Good Decision-making Skills (makes decisions, acts upon them, willing to defend decisions over peer pressure)
• Must Demonstrate a Strong Work Ethic (Attendance, Attitude, Etc.)
• Understanding of LOTO, Hot Work, Line Break, SOP, Etc.

Additional Information

EHS Responsibilities

• Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
• Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
• Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and procedures
• Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner