Industrial Mechanic

DuPont is recruiting for an Industrial Mechanic to join its dynamic team at its manufacturing site in Buffalo, NY. This position is located at the Yerkes Buffalo facility, the North American manufacturing home of Corian® solid surface products and Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride films.

As an Industrial Mechanic you will be responsible for the safe and responsible upkeep, maintenance, repair, installation, and adjustment of process equipment and mechanical systems. The position operates on a rotating 24/7 shift schedule including holidays and weekends. Current starting rate on days is $39.11, increasing to $43.02 for shift work.

• Independently install, modify, and maintain mechanical and other systems.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, adjust, and install process equipment such as pumps, mechanical seals, compressors, generators, filters, grinders, absorbing towers, electrical motors, power units, valves, hydraulic valves, hydraulic systems, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, precision measuring and testing instruments, metal fabricating machine tools, and automated lubrication systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex problems.
• Verify, adjust, and align dimensions of functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, straight edges, and alignment devices as well as blueprints, diagrams, repair manuals, calipers, micrometers, scales, and other measuring instruments.
• Align machines, motors and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rulers, micrometers, and precision alignment equipment.

• High school diploma plus completion of a trade school or apprenticeship certificate or program.
• 4 years’ experience as a Millwright, Maintenance Mechanic or similar in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of pumps, seals, bearings, utility system components, piping and valves, and complex chemical processing equipment.
• Willing and able to work a 24/7 rotating shift schedule including holidays and weekends and overtime, sometimes on short notice.
• Willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Associate’s degree or higher in Mechanical Technology or related discipline.
• Welding certification – Level 6G preferred.
• Specialized skills in pipe fitting.

• Successful completion of onsite assessments, drug screen, background check, and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to perform all duties with or without accommodation.

DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.

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