Maintenance Mechanic

The businesses of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany•Tamaqua, PA

58d•Onsite

About The Position

At EMD Electronics, the Maintenance Mechanic will support production and quality goals by ensuring safe and reliable operation of machinery and mechanical equipment in a fast paced and dynamic work environment. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. EMD Electronics is dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
3+ years previous industrial maintenance experience
External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Trade School certificate OR participation in a union mechanical apprenticeship program
Prior experience with safety work permits and lock-out / tag-out procedures
Prior process chemical plant experience
Fundamental knowledge of basic electricity
Fundamental knowledge of Mill, Drill, and Lathe Operations including understanding of Dimension, Tolerance, and Fit
Experience with rolling Element & Journal bearing replacement & maintenance, Static & Dynamic Seal maintenance, and Couplings, Drives & Alignment
Proficiency with Oxy-Acetylene Torches
Pipe Fitting experience including functional knowledge of materials, fittings, and threading
Computer skills to review and record maintenance history in work orders

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on rotating equipment to include pumps, reciprocating compressors, agitators, gear boxes, and process refrigeration systems.
Perform basic building maintenance throughout the site.
Utilize diagrams, sketches, OEM manuals, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot and repair malfunctions.
Effectively communicate job status, document job activities and observations.
Accurately perform inventory transactions.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with site procedures and safety programs.