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Overview

Join Penn Terminals LLC and become part of a team dedicated to moving global trade efficiently and safely. The Maintenance & Repair Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of heavy equipment used in a busy shipping terminal.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on diesel-powered terminal equipment.
  • Diagnose, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems.
  • Inspect equipment for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and safety-related deficiencies.
  • Perform scheduled service, lubrication, fluid changes, filter replacement, adjustments, and component replacement.
  • Diagnose equipment problems using service manuals and diagnostic equipment.
  • Repair or replace worn, damaged, or defective components to manufacturer specifications.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform timely field repairs.
  • Conduct operational and safety checks following repairs.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
  • Coordinate with terminal operations and other maintenance personnel.
  • Follow OSHA and terminal safety requirements.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Participate in equipment inspections and preventive-maintenance programs.

Requirements

  • Diesel or heavy-equipment technician certification.
  • Experience with container-handling equipment, cranes, yard tractors, or forklifts.
  • Formal training in diesel technology, hydraulics, pneumatics, or industrial maintenance.
  • Experience with electronic engine and equipment diagnostics.
  • Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
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How this job compares in Eddystone, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$32/hr across 151 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Eddystone, PA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Eddystone, PA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 230 other active welding openings from 149 employers. Browse welding jobs across Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (15), Aerotek (11), and Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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