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Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your industrial maintenance knowledge and excellent troubleshooting skills? Then we have the perfect job for you!

PPG Industries has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic at our facility located in Temple, TX. This position reports directly to the Site Engineering Manager.

The Maintenance Mechanic is primarily responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment at the plant. After an initial training period, the incumbent will likely work either 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.) or 3rd shift (10:00 p.m. - 6:15 a.m.).

Key Responsibilities
  • Preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and breakdown, and repairs.
  • Variety of tasks involving electricity, hydraulics, mechanical equipment, pneumatics, natural gas, etc. to ensure plant equipment is operational.
  • Troubleshoot and complete complex repairs to machinery and equipment.
  • Effectively communicate problems with equipment to other employees and/or vendors.
  • Use hand and power tools properly and safely.
  • Regular use of plant instrumentation systems (e.g. level measurement, temperature measurement, 4-20 mA signals, etc.
  • Interpret basic drawings and schematics.



PPG Architectural Coatings is a respected leader in the paint industry. A business unit of PPG Industries, the world's leading coatings and specialty Products Company, we manufacture and sell our products through home centers, independent dealers, and through a network of company-owned stores across North America.

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 2014 were $15.4 billion.

PPG Architectural Coatings impressive line-up of residential, commercial, and industrial paint brands offers a wide range of choices to meet everyone's needs – from consumers to interior designers, painting contractors to property managers, and developers to architects.

Qualifications

  • High school education or equivalent.
  • Maintenance or related experience with a working knowledge of maintenance procedures.
  • Ability to work 2nd shift or 3rd shift.
  • Basic mathematical and English skills.
  • Understanding of English and metric systems of measurement.
  • Good decision-making; can work independently of others.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Understanding of basic electrical theory and its applications.
  • Knowledge of proper and safe use of electrical measuring equipment, e.g., Fluke meters, amp meters, etc.
  • Knowledge of PLC programming/ladder logic.
  • Knowledge of mechanical equipment operation, e.g., pumps, valves, actuators, flow meters, bearings, belts, fasteners, etc.
  • Knowledge of mechanical measuring devices, e.g., calipers, micrometer.
  • Understanding of basic pneumatic control systems.
  • Willingness to work required overtime due to operational needs, including holidays in the event of weather-related circumstances.

Preferred:
  • At least two years of technical training.
  • Understanding the basics of hydraulic theory and its applications.
  • Understanding the basics of mechanical piping systems.
  • Computer skills, maintenance systems (Datastream Systems MP2 Professional Version 5.0).
  • Maintenance of boiler and steam systems.
  • Maintenance of air compressors and pneumatic/fluidic systems.
  • Welding skills/certification.


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.