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Confidential Employer Industrial Maintenance Mechanic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Requisition Number:

13660

Date Posted:

10/9/2024

Location:

Dietz and Watson Maintenance/Garage

Address:

5701 Tacony Street

City:

Philadelphia

State:

PA

Category:

Manufacturing and Operations

Description 

At Dietz & Watson, our employees' talent and dedication to world-class sales and customer service are key contributors to our success. You will find that our company's energetic environment and work ethic are vital pieces that continue the growth and development of Dietz & Watson. We are looking for these talented and dedicated individuals to join our family.

Our team is currently looking for an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to keep up our level of commitment to safety and customer service

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you are directly responsible for maintaining and repairing machinery, equipment, and systems in a food processing environment.

This role offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay packages. Direct payroll deposit weekly, Paid Holidays, and Laundered Uniforms are just a few of the other added benefits when you choose to be a part of the Dietz & Watson family!

What You Bring

  • Visually inspect machinery /equipment for defects such as breakage or excessive wear
  • Repairing production or processing equipment.
  • Specializes in troubleshooting and repair of modern automated equipment.
  • Troubleshoots and analyzes complex problems and implements proper remedies while ensuring that all safety guidelines and regulations are adhered to when repairing or maintaining equipment.
  • Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions.
  • Collaborate with other maintenance technicians and engineering staff to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
  • Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
  • Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery and equipment.
  • Maintain operations of systems such as pneumatic, hydraulic, ammonia, etc.
  • Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers, breakers, switches, receptacles, wiring, and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
  • Repair, replace, and maintain the physical structure of equipment.
  • Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
  • Preventative maintenance of equipment.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
  • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
  • Working with Material Handling Equipment daily.
  • Fast paced work environment with, in, and around industrial machinery.

Minimum Requirements 

  • Flexibility to work overtime including weekends when necessary
  • Capability to bend, twist, and squat as needed throughout the shift.
  • Ability to lift to 50 pounds without reasonable assistance.
  • Must be able to frequently push, pull, kneel, bend, and reach with both arms.
  • Ability to work in a refrigerated environment. Production rooms are kept at a constant 32 degrees (and below in certain areas). Ability to withstand cold storage temps for extended periods of time

*Military experience welcomed

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