Maintenance Mechanic, 1st Shift

PPG Industries

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will support the PPG Springdale, PA Research Building. You will perform installation, repair, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on facility mechanical systems, lab equipment, utility systems, and general plant equipment. You will ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical laboratory and research infrastructure in compliance with facility standards and safety procedures. This is a 1st shift position with option of 7am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire. Key Responsibilities Work with lab techs, engineers, operations, and office staff. Order parts, maintain inventories, and document work in CMMS. Maintain proper housekeeping and 6S standards. Safely operate a forklift. Use shop tools such as lathe, drill press, band saw, pipe threader, welding equipment. Use basic hand tools (wrenches, sockets, taps, hammers, screwdrivers). Wear required PPE including FRC and respirators. Perform basic rigging (chain falls, hoists, straps). Prioritize work based on deadlines. Maintain attendance and reliability. Assemble and disassemble piping systems. Troubleshoot plant utilities (steam, process systems, water, vacuum). Install, remove, and rebuild pumps and valves using manuals. Demonstrate professional computer literacy. Understand SOPs for R&D and DC operations. Familiarity with R&D and DC systems, equipment, and spare parts. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Mechanical aptitude and experience with industrial tools/equipment. Ability to read technical documents and mechanical drawings. Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in varied conditions. 2+ years industrial, mechanical, or facility maintenance experience. Experience in R&D or laboratory environments. HVAC experience Electrical or instrumentation troubleshooting experience. Work Environment Research and pilot-scale laboratory environment. Exposure to chemicals, rotating equipment, utilities, and elevated work areas. Must be able to wear respirators and other PPE. #LI-onsite PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. PPG is the world’s leading coatings company, serving more industries than any of our competitors. From automobiles and jetliners to wind turbine blades, and from ocean-going vessels and water tanks to family homes, our coatings and specialty materials help our customers protect, enhance and beautify valued assets. As part of our team, you’ll have access to world-class customers, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and leading-edge technology.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Mechanical aptitude and experience with industrial tools/equipment
Ability to read technical documents and mechanical drawings
Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in varied conditions
2+ years industrial, mechanical, or facility maintenance experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in R&D or laboratory environments
HVAC experience
Electrical or instrumentation troubleshooting experience

Responsibilities

Work with lab techs, engineers, operations, and office staff
Order parts, maintain inventories, and document work in CMMS
Maintain proper housekeeping and 6S standards
Safely operate a forklift
Use shop tools such as lathe, drill press, band saw, pipe threader, welding equipment
Use basic hand tools (wrenches, sockets, taps, hammers, screwdrivers)
Wear required PPE including FRC and respirators
Perform basic rigging (chain falls, hoists, straps)
Prioritize work based on deadlines
Maintain attendance and reliability
Assemble and disassemble piping systems
Troubleshoot plant utilities (steam, process systems, water, vacuum)
Install, remove, and rebuild pumps and valves using manuals
Demonstrate professional computer literacy
Understand SOPs for R&D and DC operations
Familiarity with R&D and DC systems, equipment, and spare parts