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PPG Industries

Manufactures paints, coatings, and specialty materials

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBarberton, OH, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Five years of previous industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a chemical facility.
  • Certified Maintenance Apprenticeship Program or Mechanical Institute Certificate.
  • Experience in pump and gearbox rebuilds.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical documents, manuals, and computer-aided design drawings of plant equipment.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces, at various heights, and perform lifting and manual labor.
  • Strong personal computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, MicroMain, SAP, or similar computerized maintenance management system operating systems.
  • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator.
  • Must be able to work overtime as needed.
  • Good attendance and safety record.

Responsibilities

  • Repair, modify, and install equipment or machinery to maintain and operate the facility.
  • Diagnose problems in sophisticated equipment building systems and replace or repair parts.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on belts, piping, filters, mixers, valves, bearings, motors, gear boxes, dies, extruders, feeders, rolls, drive chains, classifiers, mills, mechanical seals, and pumps.
  • Work in confined spaces, on elevated platforms, ladders, scaffolding, and roofs.
  • Troubleshoot and proof-test equipment as necessary to solve problems and proactively prevent them.
  • Promote and utilize 5-S standards for the line to improve efficiency, cleanliness, and safety.
  • 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.
  • Work from detailed technical documents, blueprints, and schematics.
  • Observe production machines in assigned manufacturing areas to detect malfunctions as needed.
  • Perform basic welding and fabrication.

Desired Qualifications

  • HVAC or electrical experience 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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