About this opportunity
PQ lists this Multi-Skilled Mechanic opportunity in chester, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Maintenance Technician
PQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. PQ's products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer.
Responsible for the efficient, cost effective maintenance repair and preventive maintenance of all equipment, buildings and facilities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs mechanical and electrical repair of all equipment associated with operations.
Installs machinery, pipes, structural steel, etc. at a multi-plant location.
Specifies and purchases replacement parts and equipment.
Helps maintain correct stockroom inventory.
Receives and carries out directions accurately and efficiently.
Operates in compliance with all health, safety and environmental rules and regulations.
Knows and complies with all corporate/plant policies and procedures.
Demonstrates commitment to Responsible Care in every day activities.
Directs all or portions of maintenance work crew or in concert with others as directed.
Interprets and reacts to instrumentation readings to control the process.
Diagnoses problems and determines course of action to solve or correct situation.
Maintains housekeeping.
Ability to self direct assignments and complete in a safe and efficient manner.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
Participates in plant-wide HSE, quality and productivity initiatives.
Participates on the Safety Committee on a voluntary rotational basis.
Participates in HSE activities (i.e., Toolbox meetings, accident investigations, hazard IDs, etc.)
Performs special projects or other duties as directed.
Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of Four Technical Trade Courses (Apprentice Program)
Electrical Knowledge 480V MCC Buckets – Troubleshooting and Minor Repairs
Welding Experience
Experience:
Industrial Maintenance Experience 5+ Years Preferred
Experience working on Industrial Conveying Systems; Screw, Trays, Rollers, Belt, Elevators, Screen-boxes, Etc.
Experience working on Pumps; Centrifugal, Gear, Rotary, Submersible, Diaphragm, Etc.
Experience working on Cartridge Seals, Air Seals, Packing, Etc.
Experience in Pipe Fitting; Threaded, Welded, Compression, Etc.
Experience working on Agitators, Airlocks, Bagger Unit, Etc.
Experience working with Shop Tools; Drill Press, Hydraulic Press, Band Saw, Belt Sander, Weld Machine, Etc.
Experience in Coupling/Shafts Alignments and their tools
Skills & Knowledge:
Pass a Mechanical Aptitude Test (Written and Hands On)
Able to follow Written and Verbal Instructions
Able to demonstrate Basic Computer Skills
Good Interpersonal Skills, Work Well within Team Environments
Good Decision-making Skills (makes decisions, acts upon them, willing to defend decisions over peer pressure)
Must Demonstrate a Strong Work Ethic (Attendance, Attitude, Etc.)
Understanding of LOTO, Hot Work, Line Break, SOP, Etc.
EHS Responsibilities
Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and procedures
Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner
PQ is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Worksite address
chester, PA, 19016, US
Who can apply
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