Location: Pinch A Penny Suncoast Chemicals Plant - 15400 62nd St N., Clearwater, FL 33760

Pay: $21 - $29/hour (based on shift and/or class)

Hours: 1st Shift: Monday - Friday 5:00am - 1:00pm

You want Benefits? You’ve got it! Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs

• 401 (k) with generous company match

• Eligible for Paid Time Off and 8 paid holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)

• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Excellent career advancement and training opportunities to support your career growth

• Employee Discounts and much more!

What to Expect?

This position reports to Maintenance Manager/ Supervisor and is responsible for all maintenance, repair and modifications needed to maintain company’s equipment and support systems in the process of raw and finished goods.  Set up of equipment and working with the production departments to ensure production and efficiencies are met daily.  Mechanic is responsible to ensure equipment runs properly on any lines.  Responsible for the training, repair, removal and installation of machines and equipment, as needed by production.

On a daily basis our Production Maintenance Mechanic:

• Work safely and professionally with electrical and control power circuits.

• Troubleshoot all electrical and mechanical issues pertaining to machinery and support equipment in timely and professional manner.

• Identify and order parts needed for job or repairs through stockroom coordinator.

• Work with associated and vendors to identify problems with equipment, materials, or processes to rectify production problems through completion.

• Set up and maintain PM’s.

• Respond to work and verbal orders.

What You Will Need:

• Highschool Diploma/ GED or equivalent

• 3-10 years’ experience in production maintenance

• Work overtime and shift changes as needed

• Wire complete circuits and modify as needed.

• Ability to work with/in a chemical environment using the proper personal protective equipment.

• Work in a fast paced environment where the noise level is typically loud.

• Able to lift 50 Ibs.

CLASS C (SETUP Tech) Maintenance Technician Requirements: (or be able to learn):

• High School Diploma or equivalency required

• Able to operate all power/ hand tools, equipment safely and efficiently

• Know and understand basic electrical principals

• Ability to pass Mask fit test and wear respirator as needed

• Test/ replace fuses, repair & replace electrical cords and plugs on equipment

• Be able learn to read and use multi meters, and probes

• Be able to setup machines and assist production as needed

• Assist any Class B or A technicians with assigned tasks

• Keep lines running efficiently, to include Sealers, Lot Coders, Labelers, and Cappers etc.…

• Be able setup and use scales and to read and understand measurements.

• Know and understand drill bits, bolt and screw sizes etc.    

• Attention to detail and Teamwork Orientated     

CLASS A Maintenance Technician Requirements:  

• 10 years of experience and keeps up with advanced training as needed to do their job correctly

• Ability to diagnose, repair, and complete a project without any assistance

• Knowledge of industrial circuits and voltages up to 480v three-phase w/ electrical troubleshooting

• Be able to test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures

• Be able to direct the Class B and C technicians to task completion

• Able to Work overtime.  Hours and shifts are modified to meet the production needs 

• Understand electrical wiring diagrams, circuits, PLC functions, and programming

• Above average welding and cutting of different metals and materials such as plastics and composites. 

• Able to fabricate parts and items from blueprints or drawings, Machining not required.      

• Able to wire complete circuits and modify as needed. Install, load programs to PLCs from laptops.

• Mastered all requirements and qualifications stated for the mechanic level B position.

Looking to work for the best in the industry?
Since opening its first store in 1975, Pinch A Penny, A POOLCORP Company, has become the largest franchised retail pool, patio and spa company. This first store evolved into a full-time, full-service retail pool supply store offering everything needed to operate and enjoy a swimming pool or spa. With our rapid growth we have been able to hire over 300 employees from Marketing directors, sales associates to machine operators and maintenance mechanics. We are proud to serve our community and be an employer of choice. We believe in recognizing our employees for their hard work and encourage work-life balance.

Why join PINCH A PENNY?
Pinch A Penny, a POOLCORP Company is the premier destination for all your swimming pool and backyard needs. With over 280 stores and expanding, we are the nation's largest swimming pool retail, service, and repair franchise. Our relentless dedication to excellence drives us to bring people together through the joy of pools, spas, and the backyard experience. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to grow, innovate, and set new standards in the swimming pool industry.

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!  Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions. 

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized. This position is considered “safety-sensitive” and includes tasks or duties which could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the tasks or others.

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.

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