Mechanic

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

Our GTP site in Towanda PA specializes in recycling tungsten and manufacturing premium quality tungsten powders—the essential first step in producing high-performance materials for global applications. We proudly support the U.S. aerospace and defense sectors by supplying strategic resources critical to national security and advanced manufacturing.

Join a highly motivated team in Towanda, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Position Overview: Train to perform all requirements of the appropriate Mechanical Job Classification job under the close direction and/or instruction of personnel that are more experienced or a supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and maintain plant production and/or plant service equipment. Use prints, drawings, oral communication or observations of machine/equipment malfunction to determine the probable source of failure or service requirements.
• Disassemble equipment and replace or repair defective parts, reassemble and make necessary adjustments to attain specified operating results. Perform lubrication, preventative maintenance, and periodic operation checks on assigned equipment as instructed. Maintain and repair all material handling equipment.
• Following all safety procedures such as LOTO, confined space, ladder safety, fall protection, hot work permits, hydraulic safety, lift truck and aerial lift operation. Following all applicable installation codes such as NFPA, NEC, ASME, ANSI, OSHA, etc. Operation and use of oxy-acetylene torches and equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair and explain the components of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, various forges and presses and various pumps, gearbox, drives, bearings, and sealing systems. Operate lathes, shears, drill presses and milling machines.
• Become trained in the operation of powered mobile equipment to facilitate movement, placement, and/or repair of equipment at walk speed or less. This includes various types lift trucks, scissor lifts, aerial lifts and boom lifts. Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of assigned area(s), machines, tools and equipment. Always observe company policies and procedures. Perform each phase of the operation in full compliance with all company, state, and/or federal safety and environmental regulations.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A graduate with an A.A.S degree or Certificate from an accredited vocational trade school or equivalent military program and successfully pass job-related skill assessment tests.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as an industrial millwright could qualify for entrance into the accelerated training program.
• Candidates without an A.A.S degree, certificate or applicable industrial experience must be enrolled in the extended training program.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

In order to conform with U.S. government regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)3, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Plansee Group USA