Maintenance Mechanic

PPG • Monroeville, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic supports process development and manufacturing of photochromic dyes, OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) materials, and optical coatings. The role helps ensure quality products are available to customers when needed. It is based onsite in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Overtime and some weekend work may be required.

The position involves routine maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs of mechanical equipment, tools, and facility systems. The mechanic supports preventive maintenance, equipment installations and modifications, and shutdown and startup activities while following work instructions, maintenance procedures, and safety guidelines. The role also includes maintaining records and work areas, identifying abnormal equipment conditions, and promptly escalating safety concerns.

PPG describes its work as helping customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets through innovation, sustainability, and color. The company emphasizes customer focus, purposeful and agile work, operational excellence, competitiveness, safety, integrity, and valuing diverse perspectives. PPG states that it provides equal opportunity and offers an environment for career development and continuous learning. Benefits are discussed with candidates during the hiring process and are subject to applicable plan terms.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and a high level of safety awareness.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Knowledge of PC applications.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and work in a team environment.
• Ability to consistently lift up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
• Ability to stand, bend, crouch, and kneel throughout the day.
• Ability to use basic tools.
• Ability to operate a forklift or learn new maintenance skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Help with routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs of mechanical equipment, tools, and facility systems.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical issues under the guidance of a supervisor.
• Support preventive maintenance activities, including lubrication, adjustments, and component replacement.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and basic diagnostic equipment.
• Follow work instructions, maintenance procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation.
• Help with equipment installations, modifications, and shutdown/startup activities.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in work areas and mechanical spaces.
• Promptly escalate abnormal equipment conditions or safety concerns.

Benefits

• PPG describes its employee benefits programs as designed to support employee health and well-being; specific benefits are discussed during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED