Maintenance Mechanic

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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

Education Requirements:

High school degree or GED equivalent.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum two years industrial maintenance experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

Must possess ability to initiate tasks and work in an independent manner. Must be able to communicate professionally with all levels of 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 replace bearings and gaskets for pump rebuilds. Must be Forklift certified, or can quickly become certified, for moving equipment during maintenance work. Able to repair and/or rebuild manual and actuated valves. Able to read and understand blueprints and engineering drawings. Basic welding skills highly desirable. Electrical and prior instrumentation work on Production and laboratory equipment strongly preferred.

This position description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned. The Purolite Corporation reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract with the employee.