Job description
Maintenance Technician (2170)
- Title:Maintenance Technician
- Group Company:
- Location:Reading, PA
- Employment Type:Full time
- Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts. The company has locations in 20 countries and more than 2,800 employees. Its specialty engineering thermoplastics and composites are superior in performance to metals and other materials and are used in a wide range of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry. The company is continuously developing new areas of applications in close cooperation with industry leaders in a broad variety of customer markets. The Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Group is well prepared to further expand its market leadership position.
Supporting the vision of our holding company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC), Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is committed to the realization of KAITEKI, “a sustainable condition which is comfortable for people, society and the Earth”. To realize this vision, the MCHC Group engages in corporate activities that provide products, technologies and services based on the comprehensive capabilities of the Group in the Performance Products Domain, Industrial Materials Domain and Health Care Domain, with chemistry as the basis of our activities. We jointly express and promote our commitment under the corporate brand THE KAITEKI COMPANY.
Maintenance Technician
Location: Reading, PA
Shift: Monday-Friday | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM after initial training period
Pay Rate: $26.25-$36.05 per hour
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of mechanical and facility maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, hands-on mechanical experience, and a commitment to workplace safety.
- Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot a variety of manufacturing and facility equipment
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues involving bearings, gearboxes, pumps, chain drives, and related components
- Plan, layout, and install mechanical devices and systems in compliance with regulatory and local codes
- Fabricate simple structures using welding or bolting based on prints and diagrams
- Read and interpret equipment schematics and service manuals
- Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Follow all plant safety policies, including LOTO and Confined Space Entry
- Perform additional duties as assigned
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- 2 plus years of industrial maintenance experience with technical certification or 3 plus years of industrial maintenance experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience with hydraulics, plumbing, welding, and basic electrical troubleshooting
- Experience working with industrial control systems, including PLCs.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of measuring and diagnostic tools (tape measures, micrometers, voltage meters, etc.).
- Strong verbal communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Physically capable of performing job duties, including lifting up to 50lbs unassisted.
The salary range for this position is $26.25-$36.05. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
- Competitive Benefits
- Benefits begin on DAY 1!
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Sign On Bonus $1,000
- Uniforms, Boots, and Tools provided
- Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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