Maintenance Mechanic, 1st Shift
PPG Industries, Springdale, PA, United States
As a
Maintenance Mechanic
at PPG, you will repair, install, and perform preventative maintenance on piping, pumps, mixing equipment, various lab equipment, and other plant equipment. Work includes but not limited to pipe fitting, pump rebuilding, metal fabrication, rigging, and welding. Troubleshoot and repair electrical and instrumentation systems. Understand and utilize technical manuals, blueprints, P&IDs, and sketches. Responsible for the housekeeping and 6S in the immediate work area, shop area, and utility areas. Collaborate with internal customers such as lab techs, office staff, engineers, and operations employees on various tasks as needed. Order parts and maintain inventory when required.
*This role is 90% 1st Shift & 10% Off-Shift Coverage.*
Some weekend work required as plant production demand warrants.
Off hours call-ins as needed for emergencies
Mandatory overtime is required at times to complete maintenance tasks for emergency and scheduled reasons.
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
Operate a forklift
Operate various powered shop tools, such as lathe, drill press, band saw, welding machine, cordless drills, and pipe threader.
Wear appropriate PPE, including FRC and respirators
Basic rigging using chain falls, hoists, straps, etc.
Prioritize work given based on due dates.
Assemble and disassemble piping systems
Trouble shoot various plant systems, steam, process, water, vacuum, etc.
Install, remove, and rebuild pumps and valves using manuals.
Professional basics of responding to emails, computer literacy, production schedule, etc.
Qualifications
2+ years maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
HS Degree or GED, Skilled Trade School Preferred.
Know how to use hand tools such as wrenches, sockets, taps, hammers, and screw drivers.
Knowledge of PPG SOPs required for both R&D and DC
Knowledge of facility specific equipment such as RTO, Air Compressors, SCB, Well Water systems, HVAC systems, steam systems, fire protection system, and electrical systems at both R&D and DC. How they work, location, spare parts, etc.
Familiarity of common work orders and PMs such as tightening gear pump packing, rounds, steam trace installations, filter / belt replacements, etc.
#LI-onsite
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected].
About us:
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.
The PPG Way 2030
We are customer champions
Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.
We act with purpose and speed
Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.
We are excellent operators
Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.
We compete to win
Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.
We are PPG proud
Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.
At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected].
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. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Maintenance Mechanic
at PPG, you will repair, install, and perform preventative maintenance on piping, pumps, mixing equipment, various lab equipment, and other plant equipment. Work includes but not limited to pipe fitting, pump rebuilding, metal fabrication, rigging, and welding. Troubleshoot and repair electrical and instrumentation systems. Understand and utilize technical manuals, blueprints, P&IDs, and sketches. Responsible for the housekeeping and 6S in the immediate work area, shop area, and utility areas. Collaborate with internal customers such as lab techs, office staff, engineers, and operations employees on various tasks as needed. Order parts and maintain inventory when required.
*This role is 90% 1st Shift & 10% Off-Shift Coverage.*
Some weekend work required as plant production demand warrants.
Off hours call-ins as needed for emergencies
Mandatory overtime is required at times to complete maintenance tasks for emergency and scheduled reasons.
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
Operate a forklift
Operate various powered shop tools, such as lathe, drill press, band saw, welding machine, cordless drills, and pipe threader.
Wear appropriate PPE, including FRC and respirators
Basic rigging using chain falls, hoists, straps, etc.
Prioritize work given based on due dates.
Assemble and disassemble piping systems
Trouble shoot various plant systems, steam, process, water, vacuum, etc.
Install, remove, and rebuild pumps and valves using manuals.
Professional basics of responding to emails, computer literacy, production schedule, etc.
Qualifications
2+ years maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
HS Degree or GED, Skilled Trade School Preferred.
Know how to use hand tools such as wrenches, sockets, taps, hammers, and screw drivers.
Knowledge of PPG SOPs required for both R&D and DC
Knowledge of facility specific equipment such as RTO, Air Compressors, SCB, Well Water systems, HVAC systems, steam systems, fire protection system, and electrical systems at both R&D and DC. How they work, location, spare parts, etc.
Familiarity of common work orders and PMs such as tightening gear pump packing, rounds, steam trace installations, filter / belt replacements, etc.
#LI-onsite
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected].
About us:
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.
The PPG Way 2030
We are customer champions
Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.
We act with purpose and speed
Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.
We are excellent operators
Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.
We compete to win
Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.
We are PPG proud
Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.
At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected].
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. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.