Maintenance Mechanic
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. PPG scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description
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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, PPG Barberton/Norton, OH
Starting Pay: $34.80/Hour
Shift: 2nd Shift 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Monday - Friday, overtime on business need
As a Maintenance - Mechanic, you will be a critical part of the production team, ensuring that all equipment and machinery are performing at top notch! Your work will directly affect people's lives!
Key Responsibilities
- Repair, modify and install equipment or machinery to maintain and operate the facility.
- Repair sophisticated equipment building systems by diagnosing problems and replacing or repairing parts.
- Perform preventative maintenance on belts, piping, filters, mixers, valves, bearings, motors, gear boxes, dies, extruders, feeders, rolls, drive chains, classifiers, mills, and mechanical seals and pumps.
- Work in confined spaces, elevated platforms, ladders, scaffolding and roofs.
- Perform all tasks associated with troubleshooting equipment and proof test equipment as necessary to solve problems and pro- actively prevent them.
- Promote and utilize 5-S standards for the line to improve efficiency, cleanliness and safety.
- Perform all tasks associated with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Recognize problems, identify root causes and develop options to address the root cause within time constraints, and select and implement appropriate solutions.
- Accurately maintains records and reports as required.
- Work from detailed technical documents, blueprints, and schematics
- May observe production machines in assigned areas of manufacturing facility to detect malfunctions.
- Basic welding and fabrication
Qualifications
- Five years of previous Industrial Maintenance experience, preferably in a chemical facility.
- Certified Maintenance Apprenticeship Program or Mechanical Institute Certificate.
- Experience in pump and gearbox rebuilds.
- HVAC or Electrical experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to read, interpret and understand technical documents/manuals and CAD drawings of plant equipment.
- Ability to perform work in confined space, work at various heights, lifting and manual labor.
- Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel software, MicroMain,SAP,or similar CMMS Operating systems.
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including a respirator.
- Must be able to work overtime as needed.
- Have good attendance and safety record.
About us:
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD ®
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.
The PPG Way 2030
We are customer champions
Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.
We act with purpose and speed
Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.
We are excellent operators
Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.
We compete to win
Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.
We are PPG proud
Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.
At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.
PPG 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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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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