Maintenance Mechanic Job

Arkema • Birdsboro, PA

121d • $38

About The Position

Our polymer manufacturing plant in Birdsboro, PA is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to support plant operations. Arkema in Birdsboro has around 65 employees but we are part of a larger organization with over 21,000 employees worldwide. We call this the 'small company feel with large company resources.' Arkema is a global leader in Specialty Materials serving major societal and ecological challenges. Arkema affiliates operating in the U.S. include Arkema Inc.; Bostik, Inc.; ArrMaz and Coatex Inc with 43 sites, including 37 manufacturing facilities, and employ 3,600 people in the U.S.

Requirements

• Possess varied mechanical skills relating to building repairs, painting, etc.
• Practical experience and acquired training skills of at least five (5) years in an industrial high tech atmosphere as a Mechanic or equivalent craft.
• Capability to follow written procedures.
• Communication and personal interaction skills.
• Comply with all technical, quality control, product, manufacturing, and safety procedures and instructions associated with plant operations.
• Must have physical dexterity in climbing stairs, ladders, and handling the manual requirements of all Maintenance operations.
• The Mechanic is required to operate powered industrial trucks, including the high reach, scissors lift, and skid loader units.
• Must exhibit safe work practices.
• Must be available to work overtime assignments as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reliability and functionality of all mechanical equipment and processes utilized in manufacturing and laboratory operations.
• Perform all preventative maintenance tasks as required to maintain equipment dependability.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform required tasks to maintain equipment operational status.
• Welding (piping, supports, and framework).
• Pipefitting, blueprint reading, rigging, and equipment installation.
• Practical experience with pumps and seals.
• Familiarization with valve packing and gasketing.
• Analyze and repair electrical power failures within operating processes.
• Perform backup services for the C&I Mechanic.

Benefits

• Insurance effective day of hire
• 10 days PTO
• 3 floating holidays
• 4% match 401k
• Parental leave
• Annual bonus plan
• Double-time paid on worked holidays
• Gym on site

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees