Maintenance Mechanic/Machinist

Loparex - Malvern, PA., a growing international manufacturer of high-grade specialty films used in industrial & construction applications, seeks an experienced Maintenance Mechanic- Machinist for a full-time position to perform equipment maintenance, adjustments, troubleshooting, repairs & installations for our blown film manufacturing facility in Malvern, PA

*MUST BE ABLE TO WORK A ROTATING SHIFT SCHEDULE* 2 weeks of Day Shift (6a-6p), 2 weeks of Night Shift (6p-6a), 2 weekends Off. Each work week is 42 hours.

This role is within the United Steel Workers local 333 Union workforce.

Position Summary:

• Understand and follow all applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Understand and follow parameters on work order, schedules and special instructions.
• Perform bench and manufacturing floor work as assigned. Work from prints, sketches and samples to layout and machine new and replacement parts and install ancillary equipment.
• Trouble shoot, devise solutions for and repair mechanical malfunctions as directed.
• Maintain, repair and adjust plant equipment to support continuous operation.
• Perform regular Preventive Maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Provide documentation of completed repair work as directed.
• Keep working area and Maintenance shop clean, orderly and safe.
• Assist other Maintenance Classification personnel as necessary to support plant operations.
• It is understood that this list of responsibilities is not all encompassing and that we are all expected to perform all other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have a good record of attendance and punctuality.
• Minimum 5 years' proven experience in standard machine shop equipment; lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, hand tools, etc. preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to machine and assemble parts from prints, sketches and samples to reasonable tolerances.
• Necessary education and experience to follow Manufacturer's Service instructions and diagrams or prints.
• Experience in repair, adjustment and modification of production equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions; mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.
• Ability to read and use precision measuring tools and gauges.
• Capable of welding and fabricating.
• Basic computer knowledge, ability to work with equipment touch screens and learn company software programs and equipment drives.
• Ability to acquire tow motor/forklift operator's license within 30 days of entry into position.
• Physical ability to perform required work including bending, climbing, stooping and handling heavy materials (50 lbs max.) and equipment components in and around plant.
• Initiative to perform duties with minimum supervision.
• Available for necessary overtime work and emergency call-in.
• Must be able to work in a team environment, cooperating with co-workers and production leaders.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Must pass all three pre-employment testings. (Lifting test, drug test, and background check.)