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PPG Industries

Manufactures paints, coatings, and specialty materials

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeStrongsville, OH, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The successful candidate must have strong experience in mechanical, electrical, and HVAC fields.
  • The candidate must be able to troubleshoot and repair various plant production and utility equipment.
  • The candidate must be able to read and understand prints, CAD drawings, and equipment technical manuals.
  • The candidate must have strong computer skills and basic PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and CMMS operating systems.
  • The candidate must be able to work where respiratory protective equipment is required.
  • The candidate must be able to operate plant production and utility equipment and associated process control equipment.
  • The candidate must be flexible with start and quit times, including the ability to work overtime when needed, and accept extended and/or weekend schedules when needed.
  • The candidate must have experience using hand tools and power hand tools.
  • The candidate must be able to read, interpret, and understand technical documents and drawings of plant equipment.
  • The candidate must be able to perform confined-space entry, work at heights, lifting, and manual labor.

Responsibilities

  • Repair, modify, and install equipment to maintain and operate the facility.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on belts, piping, filters, mixers, valves, bearings, motors, gear boxes, agitators, dies, extruders, feeders, rolls, drive chains, classifiers, mills, mechanical seals, and pumps.
  • Work in confined spaces, on elevated platforms, ladders, scaffolding, and roofs.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and proof-test equipment as necessary to solve problems and proactively prevent them.
  • Perform tasks associated with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Recognize problems, identify root causes, develop options to address root causes within time constraints, and select and implement appropriate solutions.
  • Maintain accurate records and reports as required.
  • Troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and maintain power systems through standard instrumentation.
  • Install, test, and maintain control devices, pressure-sensing units, and flow-measuring devices.
  • Install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair Allen-Bradley PLCs, and install, test, and maintain process motor control systems.
  • Work from detailed technical documents, blueprints, and schematics.
  • Perform basic welding and fabrication.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience in manufacturing and plant maintenance is preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of industrial production and utility equipment operation is preferred.
  • Three to five years of commercial or industrial maintenance experience or related skills is preferred.
  • HVAC or electrical experience or background is strongly preferred.

About the Company

PPG Industries

Manufactures paints, coatings, and specialty materials

PPG Industries produces paints, coatings, and specialty materials for homeowners, automotive and aerospace manufacturers, and industrial clients. Its products create protective and decorative finishes for surfaces across architectural, automotive OEM/refinish, industrial, packaging, marine, and specialty applications. It differentiates itself with a 135-year history, diversified end-markets, broad technical capabilities across coatings and materials, and sustainability initiatives. Its goal is to deliver durable, high-quality coatings that protect and beautify surfaces while helping customers meet performance and environmental objectives.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1983

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