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Job Description

Overview

At Johnson Matthey, as a Mechanical Technician, you'll contribute to a world leader in platinum group metals, addressing global challenges through advanced metals chemistry while ensuring safe and reliable operations.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, troubleshoot and repair mechanical production equipment.
  • Plan and complete maintenance activities while minimizing disruption to production.
  • Install, assemble, lubricate and adjust equipment for efficient performance.
  • Interpret drawings and technical sketches for materials, tools and repair methods.
  • Carry out minor fabrication, welding, pipework and equipment modification activities.
  • Maintain operating records and support the upkeep of plant utilities and facility equipment.

Requirements

  • High school diploma; mechanical trade school certification is desirable.
  • Experience inspecting, maintaining and repairing industrial mechanical equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans and maintenance documentation.
  • Working knowledge of welding, fabrication, piping and general maintenance practices.
  • Experience operating machine tools and maintenance-related equipment safely.
  • Ability to operate forklifts, aerial scissor lifts and boom lifts.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • PTO
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Parental Leave

Additional Information

  • Location: Devon PA.

Benefits

401k
PTO
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Voluntary Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
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How this job compares in Devon, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$36/hr across 162 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

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