Plant Maintenance Technician – Mechanical Systems

Can you keep complex machinery running at its best?

At PPG’s Barberton/Norton, OH facility, we’re hiring a Mechanical Systems expert who thrives on troubleshooting, precision repairs, and proactive maintenance. If you enjoy solving tough mechanical challenges and keeping production moving, this role is for you.

Why You’ll Want This Job $34.80/hour starting pay $1000 Sign-On Bonus: $500 after 90 days; $500 after 180 days $1000 Retention Bonus after 365 days Choose from steady off-shifts with potential overtime

Your Schedule Options2nd

Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Monday – Friday3rd

Shift: 11:00 pm – 7:00 am, Sunday – Thursday Overtime based on business needs

What You’ll Tackle Repair, modify, and install equipment to maintain safe, reliable operations

Diagnose malfunctions and replace/repair parts on sophisticated building and production systems

Perform PMs on belts, piping, filters, mixers, valves, bearings, motors, gearboxes, dies, extruders, feeders, rolls, drive chains, classifiers, mills, seals, and pumps

Troubleshoot issues, conduct proof tests, and implement preventive measures

Champion 5S for organization, cleanliness, and safety

Deliver preventive and predictive maintenance activities

Root-cause analysis and timely implementation of corrective actions

Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports

Interpret technical documents, blueprints, and schematics

Monitor production machines to detect early signs of malfunction

Perform basic welding and fabrication

Work safely in confined spaces and at heights using ladders, scaffolding, and platforms

What You Bring5+ years of industrial maintenance experience (chemical facility preferred)
Certified Maintenance Apprenticeship or Mechanical Institute Certificate Demonstrated skill in pump and gearbox rebuilds

Strong preference for HVAC or electrical experience

Ability to read/understand technical manuals and CAD drawings

Capable of confined-space entry, working at heights, lifting, and manual workPC fluency (Word, Excel) and CMMS familiarity (Micro Main, SAP, or similar)
Able to wear required PPE, including a respirator

Overtime flexibility

Solid attendance and safety history

About PPGPPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLDWe enable customers across industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets to protect and enhance surfaces worldwide. Learn more at  and follow @PPG on X.How We Work (The PPG Way 2030)
We champion customers, act with speed and data, operate with excellence, compete to win, and take pride in safety, integrity, and diverse perspectives.

Hiring Process & Candidate ResourcesPPG uses AI tools to make the process more efficient; AI does not make hiring decisions. Details: , Benefits & Other Notes Compensation and benefits vary by location. Factors such as skills, experience, training, education, licenses/certifications, and business needs inform pay decisions. Additional incentives may be available.

Benefits are governed by applicable plan documents; your recruiter will review offerings during the hiring process.

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Equal Opportunity & AccommodationsPPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer 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, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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