Night Shift Maintenance Mechanic
About The Position
Silvi Materials is hiring a Night Shift Maintenance Mechanic to support terminal operations and ship unloading in Bristol, Pennsylvania. The role involves installing, fabricating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and production-related equipment and mechanical systems. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., with 8- to 12-hour shifts when vessels are in port. Work hours are directed by vessel-unloading needs. The mechanic performs preventive maintenance and repairs on motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveyors, central mixer components, and other plant equipment. The role also involves operating heavy machinery, using tools and lifting equipment, reporting shift downtime, communicating equipment conditions to management, and performing general labor and maintenance as needed. Employees must follow safety procedures and be able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, working at heights, and climbing stairs, ladders, and silos.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license.
- At least one year of industrial maintenance experience.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Experience with electrical panels and electrical machinery.
- Willingness to work extra hours when necessary.
- Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work at heights and climb stairs, ladders, and silos.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in steel fabrication and welding.
- Experience in the maritime, shipping port, dock, or cement/concrete industry.
- Knowledge of varied types of motors and their operation.
- Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, diagram schematics, and parts manuals.
- Knowledge and experience with safety regulations such as OSHA and MSHA.
Responsibilities
- Work the hours directed for vessel unloading.
- Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and production-related equipment.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyor belts, and central mixer components.
- Remove defective parts and dismantle devices using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
- Inspect used parts and measure dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
- Operate heavy machinery, including front-end loaders, forklifts, telehandlers, and skid-steers.
- Maintain technical knowledge through workshops, technical publications, and work with vendors.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Coordinate, verify, and report downtime for the assigned shift.
- Communicate with management about the condition of critical plant equipment to minimize downtime.
- Perform general labor as required, including landscaping and yard work, painting, and general maintenance.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Prescription coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) options at select locations
- Pension options
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vacation
- Paid holidays
- Overtime as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
