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.
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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.
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