3rd Shift General Maintenance - Lower Nazareth, PA

Job Description Come join a global leader in pipe joining solutions! Victaulic has what you're looking for - career opportunity, professional development, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Our people are our best asset, so we take care of them.

About Us:

Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 30 branches worldwide with 6,000 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 4,000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection. Since the 1950's Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and firefighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.

Job Details:

This position will be responsible for maintaining and repairing production machinery and equipment under the direction of Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance staff.

Overtime:

Employees must be willing to work daily and weekend overtime as business conditions require. Overtime will be paid for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in any one week.

Responsibilities:

To include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Support daily production scheduled through the timely troubleshooting and repair of faulty equipment, both electrical and/or mechanical in nature. Work with maintenance and engineering teams to conduct root cause analysis of machine faults and maintenance repairs. Maintains effective lines of communication between manufacturing personnel, supervisory personnel, and management. Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of an effective preventative maintenance (PM) program to ensure consistent equipment performance. Perform routine PM activities. Interface with eMaint computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) system. Assist in maintaining spare part inventories, including cataloguing of components. Maintain and document repair history for use in trend analysis. Close work orders. Observe all safety practices while on the manufacturing floor and while running equipment. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times (ex. safety glasses, ear plugs, and steel toe shoes). Safety equipment is provided by the Company with exception of steel toe shoes, which must be provided by employee upon the first day of employment. New hires will be eligible for our safety shoe acquisition program which provides a discount for safety shoes purchased through our contracted distributor.

Key Core Competencies:

Self-Motivated Problem Solving Teamwork/Cooperation Effective Communication and Listening Skills Accuracy and Follow Through Attention to

Detail Qualifications:

Current enrollment in 2 yr. Associates degree or technical school; or prior work experience in a technical field. Welding, machining, and fabrication experience a plus Familiarity with industrial vision systems a plus Experience in the maintenance of automated equipment and troubleshooting of pneumatics and industrial controls a plus Understanding of PM and TPM strategies and how they relate to the management of industrial automation a plus

Necessary Skills:

Familiarity with MS Office applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, & Excel) Ability to communicate equipment issues to operations and manufacturing engineering staff in a clear and accurate manner. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance management. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to talk and hear. The employee will regularly be required to lift up to 40 lbs. The employee will occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms and stand for extended periods of time. The employee will occasionally be required to ascend and descend ladders. The employee will work in shop which is not temperature controlled. Why Victaulic? The Morning Calls Top Workplace Opportunity for growth and Innovation VPP World Class Safety Program Company Events Company Matched 401k Plan Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits Employee Assistance Program Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Program Wellness Program Benefits effective on first day of employment: Medical Vision Dental Prescription Disability Life Insurance 401K matching Tuition reimbursement (effective 6 months after hire) Victaulic is a leader in pipe joining solutions, with over 5,500 employees involved in some of the most prestigious construction projects worldwide. From the Hoover Dam to Bird's Nest National Olympic Stadium in Beijing, Victaulic is there—increasing stability and sustainability wherever we go. While working for a fast-growing global leader is attractive, most Victaulic employees feel our best attributes are what we do for our people. This means doing things like building from within, sticking to our word, taking care of each other, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. This blend of extraordinary opportunity and genuine caring is why so many people choose to build their lives and careers with us.