Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Description:

Specialty Granules LLC (SGI) is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic at their Charmian Plant in Blue Ridge Summit, PA. 

We offer a competitive salary, full benefits on the first day of employment, vacation, paid holidays, and 7% company match on a 401k retirement plan. Relocation assistance is provided for those who qualify. All tools and required company PPE is provided. 

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic works within the Maintenance Department, partners closely with Operations to minimize Plant downtime. Maintenance Mechanic will be required to work various shifts, overtime, and weekends as assigned.

To qualify, candidates must have a minimum of 2 or more years of maintenance experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment and be able to pass the Ramsey Mechanical Aptitude Test with a minimum score of 70%.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform a variety of craft duties involved in simple construction, maintenance, lubrication, troubleshooting, and repair work on buildings and equipment. 

• Assist on all types of construction, maintenance, and repair work as necessary throughout the Plant. 

• Use mechanic hand tools, overhead hoist, man lifts, etc. to assist in dismantling and assembling equipment. 

• Perform other miscellaneous duties as required or assigned. 

• Clean up the area where work is being performed. 

• Ensure the plant area meets or exceeds all safety standards (guarding, walkways, fall protection, PPE, lockout/tag out, etc.) and all work is performed safely. 

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must be able to work outdoors in a non-climate controlled environment, subject to dirt, greasy, rough terrain, and inclement weather at times and cold weather in winter.

• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, to perform work at heights.

• Must be able to lift up to 100lbs, with frequent bending, standing, and stooping.

• Must have consistent track record for working safely

• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.

• Must be able to multitask and be able to handle multiple priorities.

• Must have a strong sense of urgency completing job tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an electrical and/or maintenance certificate or proficiency qualification or apprentice program desired.

• Knowledge of conveyors, crushers, pumps, hydraulics, screens, rotary dryers, bucket elevators are preferred.

• Ability to stick weld, mig weld, oxygen acetylene cutting is desired.

At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource.  We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions. 

Specialty Granules LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).

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