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Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, machinery, and infrastructure as assigned by the Plant Engineer. This role involves troubleshooting various types of equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment to identify issues and take necessary corrective actions.
  • Inspect machinery, lubricate and make adjustments or repairs as needed.
  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment and ensure good operating condition while optimizing equipment up time and ensuring the safe and timely manufacturing of products.
  • Document preventative maintenance and repairs in equipment maintenance logs as per maintenance department requirements.
  • Perform facility maintenance as needed.
  • Participate in the installation of new equipment and physical structures as needed.
  • Operate shop equipment and tools as skill level will permit.
  • Ability to work overtime on nights and weekends as needed for the efficient operation of equipment of the facility or when emergencies arise.
  • Support site housekeeping, safety programs or other related tasks and duties as assigned.
  • Obtain forklift, lift truck and scissor lift certifications within 90 days of employment.
  • Follow proper safety rules and regulations throughout the facility using OSHA best practices.
  • 10-15% travel required.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
  • Technical school certificate in mechanical, electrical systems or hydraulics a plus.
  • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
  • Experience with plastic or silicone processing equipment.
  • Experience with building automation system (BAS).
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, flexible environment.
  • Self-motivated, does not need constant supervision.
  • Ability to communicate (verbally and written) effectively with management as well as other team members.
  • Understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
  • Knowledge and understanding of three phase and single phase power systems, electrical wiring and control circuitry.
  • Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
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How this job compares in Southampton, 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 $25–$35/hr across 124 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 Southampton, PA

Southampton, PA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 273 other active welding openings from 174 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Hanwha Philly Shipyard (8), TradeWorx (7), and JB Poindexter Company (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $34/hr, York at $27/hr, and New Kensington at $22/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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