Maintenance Technician - Batavia, IL - Full-time

Job Description

PPG is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician at our Batavia, IL facility for 2nd shift. The starting pay for this position is $18.00/hour.

You must apply at the website noted below to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply, use the following link:
WWW.JOBSPPG.COM

When asked to pick a location….. Choose IL-Batavia
When asked to pick a position…Choose Batavia Maintenance

Applications and phone calls WILL NOT be accepted at the Batavia facility.

Only a limited number of applications will be accepted.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep machinery, equipment and plant structure in operating condition.
• Maintain, repair, and optimize filler machines, labelers, bailers, case packers, palletizers, conveyors systems, gearboxes, Imaje coders, label mills, stretch wrap machines, case coders, depalletizers, raw material metering systems, and other related production equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machinery such as packaging equipment, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps and chain drives.
• Read and interpret technical service bulletins and manuals to develop troubleshooting plans for problems.
• Make repairs or escalate repair issues to enlist the expertise of vendors, contractors, or management.
• Lubricate machines and equipment and perform other preventive maintenance (PM) work as required.
• Assemble project parts lists and submit for quotes.
• Provide training to others in the maintenance team on areas of expertise.
• Maintain, at all times, a clean and safe working environment.
• Report any safety hazards or unusual mechanical or electrical occurrence to the appropriate manager.

PPG Industries’ vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty products company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70 countries around the world. Sales in 2013 were $15.1 billion.

Within our Architectural Coatings business, we produce paints, stains, and specialty coatings under the PPG Pittsburgh® Paints, PPG Olympic® Paints and Stains, and PPG Porter® Paints brands, and service the North American coatings industry across three channels.
PPG has recently completed the acquisition of the AkzoNobel North American Architectural Coatings business. This acquisition provides our newly combined Trade organization a tremendous platform for profitable growth. This acquisition enables us to now operate in 800 retail stores, sell through over 4,000 dealer stores and supply product to large home improvement retailers, such as Lowe's and Home Depot. This acquisition also brings a portfolio of well established brands to PPG such as Glidden, Glidden Professional, Ralph Lauren Paint, Devoe Coatings and Martha Stewart Living paints; Flood, Sikkens and Synteko woodcare products; plus Liquid Nails adhesives and caulks.

Qualifications

• One to three years experience working in industrial or manufacturing maintenance preferred.
• Comply with all Safety Procedures (SOP’s) and Work Instructions (QWI’s).
• Must be PC literate and able to operate computers in work areas.
• Work productively and cooperatively with the Maintenance Manager and all Batavia Team Members.
• Actively participate in and contribute to team meetings and activities.
• Operating moving equipment safely.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Effectively utilize electronic data systems.
• Be flexible and willing to complete other duties as assigned by management including working alternate shifts or positions.

Educational Requirements

• Introductory electronics
• Basic electricity
• Basic refrigeration principles
• Basic heating and cooling systems service and maintenance
• Introduction to industrial maintenance
• Motor controls – user level
• Hydraulics – user level
• User level competence in machine repair and able to operate shop equipment
• Pneumatics- user level
• Basic PLC programming
• Basic welding skills in MIG/TIG and oxy acetylene cutting

PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.

PPG Industries, Inc. offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.