General Mechanic

EKC Advanced Electronics USA•Towanda, PA

7d•$34•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity , we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us. Qnity has an immediate opening for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic at our Towanda, PA site. RESPONSIBILITIES DESCRIPTION As a Maintenance Mechanic you will complete repairs and maintain machinery using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring and testing instruments. You will engage in rebuilding, repairing, and maintaining a variety of machines and equipment; d esign and co-ordination of Maintenance activities will also be required, along with knowledge and understanding of equipment operation. The Maintenance Mechanic must participate in design, development, and start-up of mechanical systems.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2 years of relevant work experience within the Maintenance/Industrial Mechanical field; OR 2-year technical degree within Maintenance/Industrial Mechanical field; OR completion of a formal Maintenance/Industrial Mechanic apprentice program.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work weekday, day or rotating shift structure, and overtime as needed on a regular basis if required.
Ability to read drawings and technical manuals for guidance when performing necessary operations for the installation and/or repair of equipment.
Must be willing and able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include safety equipment, earplugs, gloves, safety glasses, hardhats, respirators, hairnets, and steel-toed shoes.
Participate on the site Emergency Response Team (ERT).

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of pneumatics is preferred.
Mechanic Technical Training Certificate or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work from drawings, written specifications, and/or verbal instructions install, maintain, and repair machinery such as web lines, pumps, rolls, etc.
Replace mechanical seals used on rotating equipment.
Identify, select, fabricate, install, and repair piping and related hangers and hardware.
Set up and use the oxy-acetylene equipment to perform heating and cutting associated with maintenance work.
Perform basic non-critical welds (SMAW) on steels associated with minor fabrication, installation, and repair of equipment.
Perform alignment of equipment and drives according to standard practice and within equipment specifications (i.e., shaft-to-shaft, V-belts). Experience with Optical alignment.
Set up and perform hydrostatic tests on piping and equipment per specifications and Dupont standards.
Perform basic machine shop skills such as boring couplings, broaching or cutting keyways, turning a shaft, and surface grinding a pump face.
Select, install, troubleshoot, and repair steam traps.
Install, troubleshoot, and repair centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
Repair and troubleshoot Diaphragm pumps and gear pumps.
Identify and install the correct bearings and seals for specific applications.
Install, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems and associated equipment.