Plant Maintenance Technician

At PCC Mason the Plant Maintenance Technician will be responsible for keeping all facilities and equipment/machinery in the plant functioning and available, troubleshooting problems as they arise, and implementing preventive maintenance procedures. This includes performing total preventive maintenance, managing breakdowns of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, lubrication and robotic equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Performs various maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical, lubrication, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
• Troubleshoot and Resolve Breakdowns: Attend to breakdowns, swiftly identify faults, and efficiently problem-solve to minimize production downtime repairs on various types of equipment including robots, furnaces, tools machine, press, conveyors, and pumps.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunctions, including visual inspections, listening for irregular noises, and conducting scheduled testing as appropriate.
• Monitor, identify and respond promptly to signs of malfunction in machinery such as changes in performance, temperature fluctuations, sounds, smells, or atypical energy usage; perform troubleshooting for production machinery.
• Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Reporting and Feedback: Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults, and concerns to management, promoting a culture of open communication and continuous improvement.
• Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM): Assist in the development of PPM schedules, carry out PPM activities as necessary, and provide feedback to enhance the effectiveness of the maintenance system.
• Machine Handling and Installation: Support the moving, installation, and repositioning of machines and equipment as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment condition monitoring.
• Analyze spare parts requirements and identify obsolete or excess spare parts.
• Practices good housekeeping in the shop and at the job site.
• Notes any uncorrected discrepancies on all work orders.
• Safety, Compliance, and Reporting: Adhere to health, safety, environmental, and quality management procedures, ensuring a safe working environment. Report all incidents, accidents, and equipment problems promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Candidates should be highly organized and self-motivated individual who can work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Complies with company and departmental policies and procedures, including company's attendance policy.
• Must be willing to work shifts and overtime as needed, including after hours and emergency support.
• Responds quickly and professionally to the needs of production.
• Maintains company tools and equipment to ensure availability and serviceability.

Experience & Education:

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in repair/maintenance of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on industrial equipment.
• Experience in robotic maintenance is a plus.
• High School diploma or GED is expected.
• Knowledgeable of Hazardous material handling protocols, OSHA safety standards, and NEC (National Electrical Code).

Physical Requirements

• Standing for prolonged periods of time - up to 8 hours or more per day.
• Lifting of objects up to 35 pounds as needed.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle and/or adjust equipment.
• Moderate reaching, pushing, pulling, gripping, and grasping.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toed work boots or shoes.

Business Profile

Located in West Chester Township, OH, PCC Masonwas established in 2019 as PCC Fastener Division's Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence. PCC Mason strives to design, develop & implement highly automated and intelligent advanced manufacturing processes for high volume aerospace fastener manufacturing throughout PCC's fastener manufacturing divisions & plants.

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products, which include the PCC Industrial & Distribution Group, consist of specialized manufacturing businesses that produce fasteners, precision components, systems, tooling, and engineered system solutions for a diverse group of end customers in the automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets.

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products' manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies, which enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever they need it. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver to our customers the best value in the markets we serve.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost, and on-time producer, delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.