Maintenance Mechanic/Machinist

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Troubleshoot, 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to work in a team environment, cooperating with co‑workers and production leaders.

Schedule

Rotating shift schedule: 2 weeks of Day Shift (6 a‑6 p), 2 weeks of Night Shift (6 p‑6 a), 2 weekends off. Each work week is 42 hours.