Job Details

Job Location: GAM Boyertown Site - Boyertown, PA

Salary Range: $26.52 - $33.37 Hourly

Description

**On-the-job training provided. Our State-Approved Apprenticeship Program pays for all tuition and books in order to get your Journeyworker Certification.**

Employee Benefits Eligible on Your 1st Day - Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & Prescription Coverage

*Receive $$$ if you have medical coverage under another plan.

We also offer voluntary benefits such as: Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care), Critical Illness Coverage, Accident Insurance and Pre-Paid Legal Insurance

*Employee Perks - Company Sponsored Events (with giveaways & food trucks), Annual Company Picnic & Annual Holiday Events

*All PPE provided (including boots & prescription safety glasses); our motto is Safety First, Last & Always because if it can't be done safely it won't be done.

*$2,500 Employee Referral Program - with no limit on how many referrals per calendar year

Training: 7:00am-3:00pm; Paid Lunch Break

After training, the company will assign you to either :

1st Shift: 7a-3p; 2nd shift: 3p-11p; Overnight shift: 11p-7a

Entry Level Wage: $26.52/hour; Journeyworker Wage: $33.37/hour

Global Advanced Metals is one of the world's leading suppliers of tantalum products. We are committed to the responsible supply of tantalum in all its forms and operate to high standards of sustainable development. We also trade tantalum on international markets and manufacture niobium metal products. We are a world leader in the production, development and sustainable supply of tantalum for a range of industries.

This position will provide mechanical maintenance support for the site. Position will perform welding, steel fabrication, pipe fitting, millwright, rigging, pump rebuilding and other general mechanical troubleshooting tasks. Position is responsible for individual safety as well as the safety of others working in the area.

Essential Functions

Adhere to Safety, Health and Environmental (SH&E) policies and procedures. Responsible for the completion of Hot Work, Line Break, Lock, Tag & Try, contractor work permits and other SH&E permits. Maintain a questioning attitude to ensure a safe work environment.
Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions. Complete necessary forms, charts, etc. to document the process. Respond appropriately to process variations.
Ability to safely work with hazardous materials.
Daily inspection of equipment. Troubleshoot equipment as needed and perform preventative maintenance.
Ability to work in a team environment and move to where the work is required. Train co-workers on job tasks as required
Perform housekeeping and 5S. Operate forklift and other motorized transportation equipment as necessary.
Communicate the status of the operation to the shift following. Report to work station on time in order to receive operation status from previous shift.
Participate in safety efforts (VPP, JHAs, etc.) and CIP teams

Requirements/Qualifications:

Maintenance Journeyworker certification (required)**
Ability to read and follow SOPs and work instructions and work safely.
Initiative to begin, take control, and compete projects
Strong communication skills with various levels
Willingness to participate on teams
Ability to plan activities
Strong recall of written and verbal directions
Strong ability to follow precise standards
Strong experience in the following areas: welding, steel fabrication, pipe fitting, millwright, rigging, and pump rebuilding.
Knowledge of computers, PLC operations, ability to read work instructions and P&ID's (required)
Previous manufacturing experience in a chemical plant (preferred)
Proficiency in basic PC navigation and PLC operation (required)

**The company will consider candidates without Journeyworker credentials with the following requirement: the employee agrees and understands that they are required and responsible to attend classes and receive their Journeyworker status within 4 years of being hired in this position.

Applicants will be required to take an online test to demonstrate their current level of proficiency as a mechanic.

**The employee entering this program must agree to remain an employee of GAM for a minimum of two years after completion of training and if they resign within two years of completing training, they will be required to reimburse GAM for all tuition fees.

Global Advanced Metals is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Ability to read and follow SOPs and work instructions and work safely.
Initiative
Memory of written directions
Following precise standards
Welding, steel fabrication, pipe fitting, millwright, rigging, and pump rebuilding.
Knowledge of vacuum systems, vacuum leak detection, and vacuum pump rebuilding.
Knowledge of computers, PLC operations, ability to read work instructions and P&ID's.
Previous manufacturing experience in a chemical plant preferred
Maintenance Journeyman certification or the ability to show a strong mechanical aptitude. Willingness to attend schooling off-site as the job requires.
Proficiency in basic PC navigation and PLC operations.