Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Dover, DE, often begins with an apprenticeship, combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 10,000 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with 1011 in Dover, DE. The job growth for mechanical trades is projected to be 11% from 2022 to 2032, significantly higher than the average for all occupations. Apprentices in Dover earn an average of $958 per week, with an annual overtime average of $49,848. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical trade professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $100,000 annually for experienced professionals.
At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. Reimagine What’s Possible Do you have a passion for safety, solving unique challenges, driving efficiency and operational excellence? Air Products seeks a Senior Mechanical Specialist – residence based who embodies a safety-first mentality, takes ownership for getting results and can complete daily operating and maintenance activities. If this sounds like you, come grow with us as we continue to build a sustainable tomorrow together! Key Job Responsibilities: • Perform and/or supervise routine and breakdown inspection, repair, troubleshooting, modification, installation and commissioning of mechanical equipment such as centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, cryogenic pumps, gear drives, steam turbines, vessels, heat exchangers, reciprocating and centrifugal expanders in Air Products Operations facilities, joint ventures, subsidiaries, and third- party facilities. • Develop work scopes for equipment repair and overhaul. Prepare and provide technical reports. Enter information into CMMS system (SAP) to provide accurate documentation on equipment and information. • Provide the necessary technical leadership to continuously improve machinery condition and reliability. • Provide technical on-site and remote training and guidance to individual plant operating and maintenance personnel, facilitating their role as the primary equipment maintenance support. • Develop worn component refurbishment procedures and follow through on repairs and spare parts replacements based on Machinery Engineering recommendations. Location and Travel: Travel is primarily in the North subregion but could include some travel to other subregions. The selected candidate for this position is expected to respond to requirements on a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week basis. The position requires approximately 70%-75% travel away from home. This position is residence based. The successful candidate should reside within 1-hour of a major airport. Qualifications/Requirements • Minimum 5 years direct experience in maintenance, start-up, and commissioning of industrial rotating machinery and plant equipment. • High School diploma • Practical knowledge of machinery overhauls and refurbishment. • Good organizational skills, the ability to work alone if necessary, and the ability to lead a crew. • Supervisory skills/experience. • Demonstrated safe work skills. • Fundamental computer skills. • Ability to work extended hours and willing to travel on short notice. • Must be able to work in an industrial environment which includes lifting and climbing. • Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces. What's In It for You: At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below! (benefits should be modified for Union positions) • Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment) • 401k with 100% vested company core and match • Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time • Paid Parental leave Backup Child and Adult Care benefit • Adoption assistance • Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare) • Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D • Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage • EAP (Employee Assistance Program) • Many more supplemental benefits available #LI-MO2 We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status. Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at [email protected]. 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See More Details >>Job Description Onin Staffing is looking to hire several Mechanical Specialists for a client in Dover, DE. Great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a prominent company! 3rd Shift: 10pm-6:30am BASIC RESPONSIBILITY In addition to the following, employees are responsible for understanding the relevance and importance of the individual’s activities in contributing to food safety, and reporting situations that may impact food. NATURE AND SCOPE To support all manufacturing areas by repairing, troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on all plant and processing related equipment and systems. JOB DUTIES • Reports to a maintenance supervisor and interacts with all hourly and salaried maintenance and production personnel. • Quickly and accurately troubleshoot major plant and processing equipment problems. • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance on plant and processing equipment. • Work with the maintenance supervisors in developing and implementing new ideas that will help drive improved productivity. • Ensure that all spare parts stocking levels are adequate to fully support all supported equipment. • Perform regular reviews of system performance, identifying problems and concerns and recommending and/or implementing technological changes to improve overall performance. • Position will be able to work on all mechanical jobs that have traditionally been performed by both the millwright and the pipe shop. They may be called to assist in the packaging areas as needed. • Prepares reports and any records as needed. Also uses CMMS (SAP) to create work orders and fill out PMs. • Fabricates, installs, maintains, repairs all types of processing, packaging and conveying equipment including but not limited to stands, motor bases, platforms, electric motors requiring rigging, handling, or alignment pertinent to the craft. • Installs and maintains pumps where due to their size Millwright skills such as rigging, and alignment is necessary. • Maintains building components such as doors, fences, walls, floors, loading and unloading facilities. Also maintains elevators, man lifts and hoist and air compressors. • Repairs, maintains, installs, and removes all types of equipment including, but not limited to, stone mills, pulverizer, refiners, hydraulic presses, fanners, misers, roasters, dryers, sifters, case elevators, depositors, vibrating feeders, bucket elevators and gear boxes. • Fabricates production and processing equipment from construction prints. Makes necessary calculations for pulley speed changes, gears and sprockets. Selects proper chain sizes, belts, pulleys, etc., related to repairs and/or replacements. • Installs and modifies complete production lines from layout prints and Engineering direction. • Utilizes Millwright shop practices and procedures and can apply them. • Installs and repairs pneumatic equipment that requires tools common to the craft • Uses all rigging equipment such as snatch blocks, chain falls, hoist ropes, cables, slings, dollies, comealongs, etc. • Perform bench layout work using scribes, dividers, parallels, etc., as related to the craft. • Installs, maintains, and repairs piping systems throughout the plant. This consists of steam and water lines, heating and cooling coils, product pipelines, air lines, hydraulic lines, sprinklers, filters, control valves, sewer lines and drains, etc. • Maintains process and fluid-type pumps, which includes clean-out, packing, gland replacement, couplings, and other minor repairs in the field. Also removes and replaces up to and including 3-inch size process and fluid type pumps. • Applies pipefitting theory such as pipe schedules, pipe threads, application of fittings and pressures when required. • Makes shop calculations for angles, bends, etc., for proper pipe sizes as influenced by flow and pressure requirements. • Operates and uses knowledgably all hand and power tools related to the craft such as power threaders, cut-off saws, drill presses, sewer cleaners, etc. • Performs hydrostatic and pressure tests as required on all plant fluid and vapor piping systems and vessels. • Actively participate in an aggressive self-development training program that will be designed to dramatically increase one’s technical proficiencies. • Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Experience JOB QUALIFICATIONS • Able to read and perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). • Basic computer skills such as keyboarding required. • Excellent customer service skills such as problem solving, timeliness, and follow-up required. • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. • Must have a thorough knowledge of maintenance principles and practices and have the interpersonal and technical skills necessary to repair mechanical, electrical and instrumentation problems in a positive and professional manner. • Must be able to react to machinery and system breakdowns and equipment problems in a proficient and positive manner. • Position’s greatest challenge is to assist in improving overall efficiencies through effective mechanical, electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting and repair. • Position holder must have the ability to effectively communicate with project engineers to ensure that all packaging projects meet packaging technical objectives. • Position holder must possess a positive attitude and be self-motivated. He/she must be willing to work in all facets of the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation arena to upgrade his/her overall skill base. • Ensure that all spare parts stocking levels are adequate to fully support all mechanical equipment. • Work with the maintenance supervisors in developing and implementing new ideas that will help drive improved productivity • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance on plant and processing equipment. • Quickly and accurately troubleshoot and repair major plant and processing equipment problems. • Actively participate in an aggressive self-development training program that will be designed to dramatically increase one’s technical proficiencies. WORKING CONDITIONS • Occasional exposure to seasonal conditions such as rain, snow, wind, humidity and sun. • Standing, occasional walking, some lifting, and ascending and descending stairs. • Exposure to seasonal temperatures. • Working around moving equipment, operating stand-up truck, working from ladders. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT • The personal protective equipment described here are representative of those an employee must/might use to successfully perform the functions of this job safely. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: • Regularly required to wear company authorized safety shoes • Regularly required to wear company authorized hearing protection • Frequently required to wear company-authorized safety glasses • Frequently required to wear gloves • Occasionally required to use a respirator • Hairnets and beard nets are required Benefits Every Onin Staffing job comes with amazing Teammate Benefits. Onin Staffing gives you the tools you need to protect your health, your money, and the people and things you care about. • Weekly Pay • $5 Prescription Drugs • $5 Doctor's Visit Copays • Free Teledoctor Service • Free Counseling Services • Life Insurance Included • Vision Insurance Included • Dental Insurance Included • Vacation and Holiday Pay • Scholarship Opportunities • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Free Legal Services • Our unbeatable employee discount program If this sounds like something you would be interested in, Apply Now so we can hold a spot for you. We can’t wait to talk to you! –Your Ōnin Staffing team
See More Details >>Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination. • *$3000.00 Signing bonus payable after successful completion of 90-day probationary period.** Wage Ranges: Min $27.61 Mid: $32.19 Max: $36.77 JOB SUMMARY Maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment heavily focused on the mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic aspects. Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repair for production equipment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES 1. Work in a safe manner, following all Edgewell Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) and cGMP policies and standards. 1. Operate equipment as needed. 1. Perform Preventative/Predictive Maintenance on equipment and accurately document. 1. Troubleshoot and correctly diagnose and repair equipment. 1. Maintain assigned equipment/tooling to achieve established production goals. 1. Utilize computerized maintenance system (CMMS) to log activities, enter work notifications, find parts, etc. 1. Maintain communication throughout the shift, promptly respond to calls, and follow established escalation process. 1. Provide accurate and effective reporting and turnover to Maintenance leads and other shifts. 1. Able to work in a team environment and participate on cross functional teams that promote constructive feedback focused on improving systems, processes, and people. 1. Participate and provide feedback for continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve quality. 1. Able to work OT, flexible hours, weekends, as needed to meet business goals. 1. Consistently meets safety, quality and operations standards including required documentation. 1. Willing to learn and improve skills and to train coworkers to improve the team’s overall knowledge and reliability. 1. Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in at least one production department. 1. Perform other duties as needed. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES + Be aware of and follow the Health Safety & Environmental policy and standards that apply to task/job assigned. + Perform every job safely, for the benefit of self, co-workers, contractors, and for the protection of facilities. This includes the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) and use of safety equipment/devices, guarding, as well as safe work practices. + Immediately report every job-related injury or illness, regardless of severity, to a team leader/supervisor. + Assist in investigating accidents as required. + Take necessary actions to correct or stop any unsafe conditions or practices. + Actively participate in safety meetings and training. + Maintain work area in safe condition by ensuring the work area is clean and orderly. + Review Material Safety Data Sheet instructions before working with any chemical product. QUALITY ASSURANCE RESPONSIBILITIES + Follow all established Quality procedures and instructions. + Accurately and timely complete all Quality checks and properly document. + Notify supervision for corrective action when defects are identified and/or parts/processes do not conform to specifications. REQUIRED EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Education: + High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Experience: + Minimum of one year as Maintenance/Industrial/Production Mechanic or equivalent Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: + Require the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of adjustable measuring instruments, and the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation. Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied training. + Require the use of sound judgment to plan and perform usual and intermediate work where only general methods are available and the making of broad decisions involving considerable initiative and ingenuity. + Ability to operate computer-controlled equipment. + Must be familiar and able to use basic electrical hand tools and testing equipment to troubleshoot and perform simple repairs on electrical circuitry at 230v and under. Testing: + Must prove satisfactory vs. validated standard of STM Mechanic Task Series and Basic Props Test. PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Technical School training or 4 years relevant industrial or military experience. Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too. Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination. • *$3000.00 Signing bonus payable after successful completion of 90-day probationary period.** Wage Ranges: Min $27.61 Mid: $32.19 Max: $36.77 JOB SUMMARY Maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment heavily focused on the mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic aspects. Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repair for production equipment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES 1. Work in a safe manner, following all Edgewell Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) and cGMP policies and standards. 1. Operate equipment as needed. 1. Perform Preventative/Predictive Maintenance on equipment and accurately document. 1. Troubleshoot and correctly diagnose and repair equipment. 1. Maintain assigned equipment/tooling to achieve established production goals. 1. Utilize computerized maintenance system (CMMS) to log activities, enter work notifications, find parts, etc. 1. Maintain communication throughout the shift, promptly respond to calls, and follow established escalation process. 1. Provide accurate and effective reporting and turnover to Maintenance leads and other shifts. 1. Able to work in a team environment and participate on cross functional teams that promote constructive feedback focused on improving systems, processes, and people. 1. Participate and provide feedback for continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve quality. 1. Able to work OT, flexible hours, weekends, as needed to meet business goals. 1. Consistently meets safety, quality and operations standards including required documentation. 1. Willing to learn and improve skills and to train coworkers to improve the team’s overall knowledge and reliability. 1. Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in at least one production department. 1. Perform other duties as needed. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES + Be aware of and follow the Health Safety & Environmental policy and standards that apply to task/job assigned. + Perform every job safely, for the benefit of self, co-workers, contractors, and for the protection of facilities. This includes the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) and use of safety equipment/devices, guarding, as well as safe work practices. + Immediately report every job-related injury or illness, regardless of severity, to a team leader/supervisor. + Assist in investigating accidents as required. + Take necessary actions to correct or stop any unsafe conditions or practices. + Actively participate in safety meetings and training. + Maintain work area in safe condition by ensuring the work area is clean and orderly. + Review Material Safety Data Sheet instructions before working with any chemical product. QUALITY ASSURANCE RESPONSIBILITIES + Follow all established Quality procedures and instructions. + Accurately and timely complete all Quality checks and properly document. + Notify supervision for corrective action when defects are identified and/or parts/processes do not conform to specifications. REQUIRED EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Education: + High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Experience: + Minimum of one year as Maintenance/Industrial/Production Mechanic or equivalent Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: + Require the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of adjustable measuring instruments, and the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation. Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied training. + Require the use of sound judgment to plan and perform usual and intermediate work where only general methods are available and the making of broad decisions involving considerable initiative and ingenuity. + Ability to operate computer-controlled equipment. + Must be familiar and able to use basic electrical hand tools and testing equipment to troubleshoot and perform simple repairs on electrical circuitry at 230v and under. Testing: + Must prove satisfactory vs. validated standard of STM Mechanic Task Series and Basic Props Test. PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Technical School training or 4 years relevant industrial or military experience. Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.
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