Maintenance Technician 1 - Swing Shift (must work 1st & 2nd Shift every other week)

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Date: Oct 26, 2024

Location: Reading, PA, US

Company: AkzoNobel

We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com.

© 2023 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Job Purpose

Perform routine, preventive and emergency repairs on building and grounds, laboratory, and manufacturing equipment to ensure on-time delivery of quality products to our valued customers and to preserve Akzo Nobel’s investment in the facility and the grounds.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyzes mechanical problems on assigned equipment, plans for and takes corrective action
  • Makes necessary repairs and adjustments to maintain maximum production efficiency and quality
  • Test’s equipment operation after repairs or installations is completed and notifies necessary persons of equipment operational status
  • Repair or rebuild mechanical and electrical equipment & assists with new equipment installations as needed
  • Performs minor repairs on roofing systems, flooring, concrete, drywall repair and painting
  • Repairs, and replaces lighting, process, pneumatic, and water piping (potable and fire protection)
  • Troubleshooting and proof testing of equipment as necessary to solve problems and pro-actively prevent them
  • Technical requirements include a solid electrical background to include PLC ladder logic troubleshooting, 48- volt 3 phase, maintenance of power systems through standard instrumentation. 4 – 20 milliamp current loops
  • Ability to install, test and maintain control devices, pressure-sensing units, and flow measuring devices
  • Install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot and repair Allen Bradley PLC’s and install, test and maintain process motor control systems  
  • Performs preventive/predictive maintenance on assigned equipment by visually inspecting, greasing, testing safety switches, measuring with go-no-go gauges, recording critical information, oil analysis etc. and reporting adverse findings to the Maintenance Manager

Job Requirements

  • Position requires a minimum of High School Diploma 
  • Vocational/military training or 3+ years related industrial experience
  • Must have electrical experience of 3+ years in high voltages
  • Have a valid and current driver’s license
  • Basic understanding of HVAC, boiler systems, compressed air systems and basic pipe fitting.
  • Must possess the ability to read and comprehend equipment repair manuals, standard operating procedures, and work instructions
  • Be proficient in the safe use of a wide variety of hand tools, measuring devices (tape measures calipers, gauges, micrometers etc.), power tools (table saw, cut off saw, bench grinders, sanders, routers etc.)
  • Skillful in building and grounds maintenance carpentry, plumbing, pipefitting, and related operations involving building repair and grounds maintenance

Rewards & Benefits

  • Pay: $32.23/hr and Annual Bonus
  • 401K
  • Medical insurance with HSA
  • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
  • Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
  • Progression (pay-for-skill) pay plans
  • Short & Long term disability
  • Paid Parental leave after 1 year
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Employee appreciation days

 

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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 36523 


Nearest Major Market: Reading PA

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