Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Lewistown, PA, often begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 762,600 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with 40,670 in Pennsylvania, and the field is projected to grow by 6% from 2022 to 2032. In Lewistown, PA, apprentices can earn an average of $560.50 per week, with an annual overtime average of $9,438. Vocational schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring mechanical trade professionals in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $740.50 per week for experienced professionals.
Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic Shift: 1st shift Monday-Friday 7AM-3PM (This an be flexible with different start and end times if need be) Pay Rate: $23-$30/hour based on experience Job Description We are seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to lead the maintenance program for our manufacturing plant. This role involves overseeing the maintenance of 25 machines, both newer and older models. The primary focus will be on troubleshooting, performing preventive maintenance, and maintaining equipment in the plant. The candidate should possess strong mechanical and electrical skills, particularly in handling pneumatic systems and 3-phase 480 systems, and be proficient in PLC troubleshooting. Responsibilities • Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program. • Troubleshoot and maintain all equipment in the plant. • Perform facility maintenance tasks, including plumbing, HVAC, and office repairs. • Order spare parts and organize the shop. • Drive to stores for parts and tools using a company card. • Collaborate with manufacturers to resolve issues via phone. • Assist production when needed. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience with CNC cutting machines (American and German). • Familiarity with the person washing machines, extruder machines, HVAC systems, ovens, polishing machines, and belt sanders. • Proficiency in creating and maintaining PM schedules using Word and Excel. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Lewistown,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>NOW HIRING IN STATE COLLEGE, PA! Property Management, Inc. (PMI) has a rare opportunity for a motivated individual looking to join a growing company as an employee owner. PMI manages over $4 billion of real estate assets and has over 30,000 customers and 360 clients. We are currently searching for one full-time Commercial Maintenance Technician to join our team as part of the Maintenance Service Division. This position will travel to multiple sites in their own company vehicle, to assist with work orders and turnovers at various apartment communities. When you join PMI, you are joining a stable and growing employee-owned management company at the forefront of the real estate industry and that has been in business for over 55 years. APPLY ONLINE: By clicking here. Rate: Based on experience. Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Benefits: • We are an EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY! Earn company stock at no cost to you. • 401(k) with employer match. • Medical/Dental/Vision insurances. • Short term and Long-Term Disability options (some company paid!). • Generous PTO. • Paid Holidays. • Employee bonus referral program. • Advancement opportunities. • Company provided uniforms. • Work Boot Allowance. Role and Responsibilities: • Commercial maintenance in office buildings. • Preventative maintenance. • Grounds maintenance. • Light electrical, plumbing, HVAC troubleshooting. • Customer service. • Rotating On-Call. • May be eligible for an on-call bonus! • Prior residential maintenance experience is preferred. • Valid PA Driver's License and reliable transportation. • High School Diploma/GED. PIb9b84270da5b-31181-37386815 NOW HIRING IN STATE COLLEGE, PA! Property Management, Inc. (PMI) has a rare opportunity for a motivated individual looking to join a growing company as an employee owner. PMI manages over $4 billion of real estate assets and has over 30,000 customers and 360 clients. We are currently searching for one full-time Commercial Maintenance Technician to join our team as part of the Maintenance Service Division. This position will travel to multiple sites in their own company vehicle, to assist with work orders and turnovers at various apartment communities. When you join PMI, you are joining a stable and growing employee-owned management company at the forefront of the real estate industry and that has been in business for over 55 years. APPLY ONLINE: By clicking here. Rate: Based on experience. Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Benefits: • We are an EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY! Earn company stock at no cost to you. • 401(k) with employer match. • Medical/Dental/Vision insurances. • Short term and Long-Term Disability options (some company paid!). • Generous PTO. • Paid Holidays. • Employee bonus referral program. • Advancement opportunities. • Company provided uniforms. • Work Boot Allowance. Role and Responsibilities: • Commercial maintenance in office buildings. • Preventative maintenance. • Grounds maintenance. • Light electrical, plumbing, HVAC troubleshooting. • Customer service. • Rotating On-Call. • May be eligible for an on-call bonus! • Prior residential maintenance experience is preferred. • Valid PA Driver's License and reliable transportation. • High School Diploma/GED. PIb9b84270da5b-31181-37386815
See More Details >>POSITION: Controls Engineer PAY RATE: Salary Grade 7 – Exempt DEPARTMENT: Controls SHIFT: M-F Purpose and role of job: Specifies, designs, and implements complex controls systems and software programming on production equipment and associated machinery. Provides training and assists Controls Technicians in solving complex problems. Will provide direct supervision to Controls Technicians. Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities: • Observes OSHA and company safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times. Identifies potentially dangerous electrical hazards and takes immediate corrective action. Demonstrates advanced National Electrical Code understanding by teaching others. • Leads/supports internal Controls Technicians, Project and Process Engineers, Maintenance & Production personnel, OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, interface, start up new equipment and process controls including: electrical component selection and approval, electrical design approval, software assessments & modifications, machine acceptance testing and problem identification and resolution. • Will supervise, assign work, provide performance monitoring and reviews, and provide daily priority setting for Controls Technicians. • Responsible for specifying DCS’s, PLC’s, HMI’s, servo systems, motors, drives, sensors, vision sensors and data collection and analysis software, based on our companies’ controls standards criteria. Evaluates electrical equipment from multiple sources and recommends best value for use. • Assesses, identifies, schematically designs, and makes complex program modifications in DCS’s, PLC logic, HMI programs and servo controller logic to improve individual equipment and overall system performance. Will appropriately delegate tasks and oversee others completing this work. Provides quality checks to ensure correct software development. • Performs high level troubleshooting, in-depth critical thinking, and utilizes all internal & external resources to solve any electrical, mechanical or process problem. Leads & assists others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components and programs including PLC’s, HMI’s, Servo systems and Robotics. • Coordinates machine data collection and archiving as well as assists in the analysis of this data. This requires interfacing production and lab equipment to the plant network as well as maintaining and improving the data historian system. • Assists Production, Maintenance, and Engineers to meet daily priorities, coverage, and special projects. Ability to lead small capital projects. • Leads Controls support during machine installations and upgrades. This includes interfacing auxiliary equipment, identifying and correcting errors in programming and wiring and ensuring vendors and contractors are meeting our needs and expectations. • Expected to keep abreast of all of the new controls technologies, industry trends, health and safety regulations and standards that affect current operations. • Proactively identifies opportunities to increase production operation performance, then initiates and oversees projects through completion. • Provides technical and operating training to production, warehouse, and other personnel as needed. Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinates the training of new personnel. • Assists in project planning and forecasting as part of budgeting process. • Provide training of Controls Engineers and Technicians with new control equipment or schedule outside training to enhance troubleshooting skills. • Organize equipment documentation from OEMs, FQ produced documents and troubleshooting guides. • Develop Safety Procedures for installed machines – Lock-Out /Tag-Out for operations and maintenance personnel. Education and experience requirements: • High School Diploma. • Bachelors Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. • Minimum of 1 year industrial controls experience. Advanced knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation. • Personal Computer skills including specific controls programming software and basic e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet applications, and project management software. • Can create and modify schematic drawings using AutoCAD software • Excellent communication skills. • Works closely with machine manufacturers and vendors to design and build the best equipment for the application. • Communicates with the process engineers, product design group and maintenance staff to understand what is required to make the machines operate as efficiently as possible while making the best product possible. • Communicates with the production staff to identify problems and possible causes on the machinery. • Works closely with the Information Technology department to integrate machine communication networks into the plant network and to maintain and enhance the data historian system. • Communicates new equipment information to the Controls Technicians. • Excellent analytical skills. • Identifies machine problems and their potential causes by drawing on past experiences and utilizing critical thinking. • Devises and performs tests to identify the root cause of problems. • Analyzes data from equipment/program testing, event logs, operator/co-worker feedback, and historian data to identify trends and anomalies that indicate sources of inefficiency. • Identifies possible causes of future downtime and determines appropriate actions to take to prevent them. • Uses strong mathematical skills with numeric analysis software. • Advanced knowledge of all PLC based hardware and software. • Must be knowledgeable on all current controls hardware and software. • Has excellent PLC programming skills. • Has excellent servo and HMI programming skills. • Can interface between multiple controllers over various networking platforms. • Knowledge of product specifications, quality specifications, goals, efficiency, scrap and production. • Leadership abilities. • Directs OEM’s, vendors and technicians to accomplish goals in a timely manner • Objectively evaluates the performance of Controls Technicians. • Wide degree of creativity is expected. • Can identify numerous alternative solutions and choose between them • Initiates new standards and practices that will improve the effectiveness of the machine controls and controls group. • Makes quick and accurate electrical repairs and program changes during emergencies and under stressful situations. • Works well with all departments. • * The most qualified candidate will be selected for the position** Number of Openings: 2 The closing date to apply will be: December 9th, 2024 First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data. First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
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