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Maintenance Mechanic - I&E Job

Location: 

West Chester, PA, United States

Employment Type:  Regular
Category:  Maintenance
Posting Date:  Sep 4, 2024

The Maintenance Mechanic is a union position responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance, trouble-shooting production equipment and systems, and supporting operations by reducing down time from equipment failures.  This position requires a specialist in instrumentation, electrical and electronic systems along with general trade skills.  Modifications to equipment and general responsibilities for upkeep and improvement of the facility and it’s systems will be required.  The position is located in a manufacturing environment with all the environmental risks and hazards associated with a chemical manufacturing plant.  Nights and weekend required on an as needed basis. 

Essential duties may include:

 

General Duties 

  • Installs, repairs and modifies production equipment, instrumentation, office equipment and physical facilities
  • Assists in trouble-shooting equipment problems
  • Performs at least one of the following: welding, plumbing, electrical work or other trade functions
  • Perform plant preventative maintenance program
  • Maintains spare parts inventory systems.
  • Receives, inspects and stores spare parts.
  • Performs Safe Work Practices such as Confined Space Entry and Control of Hazardous Energy according to policies and procedures
  • Provides off shift coverage for breakdowns, repairs and emergencies

 

E & I Specialty 

  • Read and interpret P&ID’s, equipment manuals, electrical schematics, instrument loop diagrams and other specifications to determine the repair method on failed components.
  • Install, troubleshoot, calibrate and repair process control instrumentation including transmitters, controllers, control valves, flow meters, etc.
  • Responsible for completion of inspections, maintenance troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems
  • Support Distributed Control system (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controls (PLC’s) as required
 

Safety & Other

  • Complete all safety inspections and paper work required by the plant.
  • Ensures SFW permits and return to work process is completed for all work performed
  • Correctly and accurately completes required paper work, documenting all maintenance actions
 
The successful candidate will have: 
  • Five years’ experience as an I&E maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Associates in Instrumentation Technology or similar, strongly preferred
  • Power truck operation experience strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of machinery, valves, pumps, etc.
  • Mechanical aptitude that includes troubleshooting and hand tools
  • Experience with ERP maintenance modules strongly preferred
  • Ability to quickly and efficiently diagnose equipment failures and recommend solutions.
  • Ability to work alone or as a team player through to senior management
  • Ability and willingness to learn new trade skills
  • Strong communication skills to effectively understand issues from production teams and report to management
  • Troubleshooting capabilities to address problems effectively and efficiently

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Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
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