R&D Specialist I

Job Purpose

Perform routine, preventive and emergency repairs on building and grounds, laboratory, equipment, and calibration to ensure day to day success operations in R&D to preserve Akzo Nobel’s investment in the facility and the grounds

Location: Flying Hill's, PA

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. Tests equipment operation after repairs or installations is completed and notify necessary people of equipment operational status. Assists with new equipment installations as needed. 
• Monitoring internally calibrated equipment used in r&d and maintaining the associated documentation
• Managing and monitoring the list of the operational requirements and ensuring the execution of procurement activities
• Performs minor repairs on flooring, concrete, drywall repair and painting. Repairs, and replaces lighting, process, pneumatic, and water piping (potable and fire protection). Moves furniture, miscellaneous boxes and files as required. 
• 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 Manager. To maximize equipment up-time potential problems are identified and either repaired immediately or scheduled for repairs to eliminate breakdowns during operation. 
• Comply with all HSE policies and reports any concerns, which may have an adverse impact on health, safety and the environment. Attend monthly maintenance meetings, maintains a neat, clean and safe work area, works safely and requires others to work safely also. Adheres to AkzoNobel’s Code of Conduct.  Corrects or notifies manager of unsafe conditions. 
• Perform area housekeeping responsibilities 
• Assist with on call duties after hours and weekends as necessary

Job Requirements

• Position requires a minimum of High School Diploma, vocational/military training or 2 years related experience.
• Must possess a valid and current driver’s license
• Must possess manual dexterity and have the ability to lift at least 55 pounds.
• Must be able to stand or walk for periods of hours
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to use ladders, hoists, industrial trucks and material handling equipment.
• Must have the ability to wear a respiratory and other associated HSE personal protective equipment 
• Must possess the ability to read and comprehend equipment repair manuals, standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Must 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.)
• Skillful in building and grounds maintenance carpentry, plumbing, pipefitting and related operations involving building repair and grounds maintenance.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime as required

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation for this role is $28.00 to $32.00/hr, this is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may also be modified in the future.

401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
Eligible for annual bonus
Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
Short & Long term disability
Paid Parental leave after 1 year
Career growth opportunities
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Employee referral bonus
Employee appreciation days

Competencies