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Industrial Maintenance Technician — Rotating Equipment & Reliability PPG US Industrial Facilities Norton, OH Job Details $34.80 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Mechanical valves Manufacturing plant facilities maintenance experience Mechanical blueprint interpretation CAD software Record keeping Fabrication Troubleshooting schematics Microsoft Excel Maintaining an organized workspace Mechanical belt maintenance Building systems troubleshooting 5 years SAP 5S Industrial motor maintenance and repair Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Industrial equipment troubleshooting CMMS Mechanical drawings Implementing predictive maintenance as an industrial mechanic Belt drive repair Power transmission system maintenance Electrical motors Welding repair Mechanical pump maintenance Industrial pump maintenance and repair Fabrication repair techniques Safety equipment Technical troubleshooting support Full Job Description Industrial Maintenance Technician —
Rotating Equipment & Reliability Location:
PPG Barberton/Norton, OH Compensation:
$34.80/hour starting pay
Bonuses:
$1,000 sign-on (paid in two installments at 90 and 180 days) and $1,000 retention (paid at 12 months)
Shifts:
2nd (Mon-Fri, 3:00 pm-11:00 pm) or 3rd (Sun-Thu, 11:00 pm-7:00 am); overtime as business requires A day in this role You'll join a high-performing production team keeping our chemical manufacturing assets running flawlessly. From troubleshooting a balky gear reducer on the mixer line to performing predictive checks across pumps and seals, your craftsmanship keeps people safe and operations on pace. What you'll tackle Diagnose, repair, modify, and install plant equipment to keep the facility operating at peak performance. Execute PM and PdM on belts, piping, filters, mixers, valves, bearings, motors, gearboxes, dies, extruders, feeders, rolls, drive chains, classifiers, mills, mechanical seals, and pumps. Troubleshoot complex building and production systems; replace/repair components and proof-test to verify fixes. Work safely in confined spaces and at heights using ladders, scaffolds, elevated platforms, and on roofs. Apply 5S principles to drive cleanliness, efficiency, and safety on your lines. Document work accurately; read and interpret manuals, technical drawings, blueprints, CAD schematics. Proactively monitor running machines to detect early signs of malfunction. Perform basic welding and light fabrication to support quick-turn repairs. Identify root causes under time pressure and implement durable solutions. What you'll bring 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience; chemical manufacturing background preferred. Completion of a Maintenance Apprenticeship or Mechanical Institute certificate. Hands-on expertise rebuilding pumps and gearboxes. HVAC or Electrical experience strongly preferred. Ability to work in confined spaces, at various heights, and perform lifting/manual labor.
Strong PC proficiency:
Microsoft Word, Excel, and CMMS (MicroMain, SAP, or similar). Comfort wearing PPE including a respirator. Willingness to work overtime when needed; strong safety and attendance record. Tools and systems CAD software HVAC maintenance
About PPG PPG:
WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
™ PPG innovates across industrial, transportation, consumer, and construction markets with coatings and materials that perform. Learn more at www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions: Proactive, bold, and trustworthy partners who move fast to solve big challenges. We act with purpose and speed: Empowered, agile, and data-driven risk takers who create value.
We are excellent operators:
Productive, collaborative, and accountable—owning problems and bringing solutions.
We compete to win:
Future-focused, ambitious, and tech-forward to deliver results.
We are PPG proud:
We work safely, act with integrity, value diverse perspectives, and celebrate impact. Hiring process We use AI tools to streamline hiring—these tools do not make hiring decisions.
Learn more at https:
//careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources. Compensation and benefits Pay ranges and benefits may vary by location to remain competitive across markets. Decisions consider skills, experience, education, certifications, and business needs. Additional incentives may apply. Our benefit programs support your health and well-being and are administered according to plan documents; your recruiter will review details during the process. Feedback and communication We welcome your feedback on our recruiting process—visit Glassdoor to share your experience. By applying and providing your mobile number, you consent to receive recruitment-related text messages (scheduling or updates). Message and data rates may apply; frequency varies. You can opt out at any time. Equal Opportunity & Accessibility 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. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email .
