Reference #: R00229179
Purolite, an Ecolab Company, the world leader in resin-based separation, purification and extraction technology, is seeking a Maintenance Multi-Craft Mechanic to work at our Philadelphia, PA manufacturing plant.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
Has the ability to initiate tasks and work in an independent manner.
Must be able to communicate professionally with plant personnel.
Ability to perform work in confined spaces including but not limited to tanks and pits
Ability to use a variety of hand tools and power tools and operate aerial lift equipment, scissor lift and high reach.
Able to repair and/or rebuild manual and actuated valves.
Able to read and understand blueprints and engineering drawings.
Has basic welding skillsResponsibilities and Authority:
Performs pipe fitting, including but not limited to, pipe threading (steel and PTFE lined pipe), pipe welding, PVC and CPVC piping
Trouble shoots to determine root cause of equipment failure and determines corrective action
Executes preventive maintenance work as scheduled in order to maximize overall equipment efficiency
Operates and performs maintenance on all key plant utilities, including but not limited to boilers, air compressors, air conditioners, scrubbers and DI water systems
Ensures that appropriate safety measures are in place before starting any tasks that require special work conditions, such as tank entry (Confined Space Entry), lock out and tag out
Perform basic wiring for electric motor replacement
Rebuilds pumps, including but not limited to air operated diaphragms, centrifugal and peristaltic
Performs general upkeep of facility which may include but not limited to assisting with snow removal, light carpentry, plumbing, replacing lights
Informs management regarding potential hazards and recommends corrective action
Performs physically demanding tasks such as moving and lifting heavy objects
Performs other duties as assigned
There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.Philadelphia Plant location:3620 G Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134.
Work week and shift: Rotating twelve-hour shifts days, nights, and weekends.Educational Requirements:
High school degree or the equivalent.Experience Requirements:
Five years industrial maintenance experience is required.Contacts and Relationships:
Interfaces with other department personnel in the administration and plant locations as necessary. Requires good communication, interpersonal skills and interacts well with employees and management in other departments.Working Conditions:
Position operates in an environment in which there may be temperature extremes and exposure to weather, excessive noise and vibrations, moving mechanical parts, electric shock, hazardous chemicals, gases, odors, hot liquids or equipment. May work in high, low or confined spaces.Physical Demands:
Physical requirements: Requires ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, up to and including twelve hours; walk, bend, reach, grasp, handle, push, pull, twist, kneel, squat, carry and lift uneven loads. Lift floor to waist, lift waist level and above, including overhead, up to and including 60 lbs. Contact stress on body from tools, machines or equipment. Climb step stools, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. Ability to roll drums on to and off of pallets potentially up to and including 500 lbs.
Visual requirements: Requires ability to use tools, machinery or lab equipment, including viewing computer screens, write and review documentation. Close visual acuity in order to perform mechanical or skilled trade tasks; inspect parts and machinery; fabricate or assemble parts. Ability to operate light and heavy equipment, motor vehicles.
Close visual acuity in order to read small print, analyze data, transcribe, determine the accuracy, neatness or thoroughness of assigned work or work area.
Hearing requirements: Talk and/or hear norma audible sounds including the spoken word and sounds over the telephone. Understand and convey spoken instructions accurately, softly, loudly or quickly, frequently in a noisy environment.
Mental requirements: Ability to comprehend complex information or instructions, interpret and convey information in a written or oral format.
Emotional demands: Ability and willingness to deal with high stress fast paced situations and make accurate and quick decisions.
Equipment use: Ability to operate forklift, aerial lift and other machinery and tools (power tools, hand tools).Benefits
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