Maintenance Engineer – Aerospace Materials
About The Position
PPG's Aerospace business is hiring a Maintenance Engineer to coordinate activities between operations and maintenance teams, including troubleshooting breakdown repairs and installing or replacing equipment. This is an on-site position at the Grand Prairie, Texas facility and reports to the Facilities Maintenance Manager. The role supports equipment maintenance and production by coordinating schedules, improving equipment and production methods, monitoring downtime and utilization, addressing product quality problems, and assisting with projects. It also involves substantial participation in equipment operations, upgrades, improvements, and equipment modernization.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in engineering or a highly related field.
- Three or more years of proven experience in mechanical maintenance or related skilled trades.
- Proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Previous experience working with PLCs.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and vacuum systems.
- Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance or currently hold one.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, political asylees, or refugees.
Nice To Haves
- Technical knowledge of facilities infrastructure, process equipment, process controls, and support equipment.
- Previous experience with robotics and automation.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate schedules with the maintenance manager and supervisor to minimize downtime, maximize production, and support maintenance compliance and productivity, including completing preventive maintenance as needed.
- Investigate product quality problems, determine and resolve their causes, assemble and analyze data, and implement corrective actions to reduce or eliminate those causes.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment and production methods in line with cost and quality goals.
- Assist with projects or manage projects through completion.
- Track machine downtime and utilization.
- Work with the maintenance team and maintenance leadership to complete tasks and daily activities.
- Support equipment operations, including upgrades or improvements needed for daily operations.
- Assist staff with daily tasks, track downtime, and help modernize equipment and tracking methods.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Disability and leave benefits
- Other voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
