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Overview

The Night Shift Maintenance Mechanic at Silvi Materials is responsible for various tasks related to the operation of terminal and ship unloading, including installation, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of production equipment. Silvi Materials has been in operation since 1947, employing over 950 individuals across multiple locations, and emphasizes the importance of each team member's contribution.

Responsibilities

  • Work hours as directed for vessel unloading.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems, including pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
  • Operate heavy machinery such as front end loaders, forklifts, telehandlers, and skid-steers.
  • Perform physical labor as directed, lifting up to 50-100 lbs.
  • Complete PM requirements on motors, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and production-related equipment.
  • Diagnose and repair basic hydraulic/pneumatic systems, conveyor belts, and central mixer components.
  • Remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
  • Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
  • Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools.
  • Maintain technical knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing publications.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and regulations.
  • Coordinate, verify, and report downtime for the assigned shift.
  • Communicate with management regarding the condition of critical plant equipment.
  • Perform general labor as required, including landscaping, painting, and maintenance.

Requirements

  • Valid Driver's License.
  • At least one year’s experience in industrial maintenance required.
  • Possess a working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Experience in steel fabrication and welding highly preferred.
  • Experience in electrical panels and electrical machinery.
  • Experience in the maritime, shipping port, dock, or cement/concrete industry highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of varied types of motors and their operation highly preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals and schematics highly preferred.
  • Willingness to put in extra hours of work when necessary.
  • Knowledge and experience with safety regulations, i.e. OSHA, MSHA, as they apply to the operation a plus.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 5:00 pm-5:00 am (12-hour shifts when vessels are in port)
  • Location: Bristol, PA

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401K
PTO
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How this job compares in Bristol, 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 $26–$35/hr across 95 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 Bristol, PA

Bristol, PA currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 249 other active welding openings from 157 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Bristol, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

Silvi Materials currently has 1 other opening live in Pennsylvania, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (12), Hanwha Philly Shipyard (6), and TradeWorx (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 $30/hr and York at $25/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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