Maintenance II

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician

EMPLOYER: VAG USA, LLC | GA Industries brand

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

ABOUT US: GA Industries, founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1895, is a leader in the manufacture of valves for municipal water and wastewater industries in the USA. GA Industries is owned and operated by VAG USA, LLC in Mars, Pennsylvania, USA. VAG USA, LLC is a member of the VAG Group headquartered in Mannheim, Germany.

VAG USA, aka GA Industries, plays a leading role wherever water is purified, conveyed, stored, and distributed. With a robust and growing valve-focused product line, our innovative and customized solutions are used in multiple applications and industries. With a focus on the customer, we set new standards in quality and service and strive for manufacturing excellence.

THE ROLE: We are currently seeking a motivated individual for our facility in Mars, Pennsylvania, as a Maintenance Technician. The primary responsibility of this role will be to install, repair, and maintain machines and manufacturing equipment. This individual will also be responsible for maintaining the overall facility. Other duties include fixing machinery and inspecting equipment and buildings to confirm everything meets safety standards. In addition, scheduling major repairs with the building’s staff and adhering to all environmental, health, and safety standards. Another primary responsibility will be to perform preventive maintenance on equipment and fix technical issues.

Excellent problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics are crucial to this role. This role also requires physical stamina and strength, as this candidate must stand for long hours and occasionally carry heavy loads.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing ongoing facility maintenance and completing repairs on equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, and devices.
• Detect malfunctions through observation (sound or visual).
• Run diagnostic tests to ensure system functionality.
• Repair broken or faulty machine parts.
• Perform emergency repairs.
• Choose appropriate materials based on mechanical needs.
• Align and calibrate machine parts.
• Monitor and report on project progress.
• Follow safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives (5S Events, etc.)
• Perform wiring, plumbing, mounting, leveling, squaring, and installing all types of machinery.
• Follow OSHA protocols in all maintenance activities and other duties as assigned.
• Read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics without issue.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and other departmental policies and procedures. Help to develop proper safety techniques.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics without issue
• Complete minor troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical-related issues without direct supervision
• Contact third-party vendors and coordinate services when required.
• Any other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.