Job Responsibilities
Works in a team environment to repair andmaintainequipment such as engines, motors, pneumatictools, andother production machinery while being knowledgeable and compliant with established KoppersZero Harmpolicies and procedures related to daily work activities. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Strongautomotiveand diagnostic skills
Diagnose complex mechanical and automotive system failures using advanced diagnostic tools and techniques.
Perform precision repairs and overhauls on heavy-duty engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems.
Lead root cause analysis for recurring equipment issues and implement long-term solutions to enhance reliability.
Maintain and repair specialized industrial vehicles and rolling stock, including forklifts, loaders, and other transport trucks.
Ability to work in the chemical plant environment and repair equipment on-site, ensuring operational continuity and safety compliance.
Install and repair diaphragm, centrifugal, positivedisplacementand other types of pumps
Troubleshoot mechanical issues asrequired
Build and change equipment asrequired
Repair andmaintainall mechanical systems
Operates and troubleshoots utilities and equipment asrequired
Work in a safe and efficient manneralways
General Welding, including Mig, Tig, Oxygen/Acetylene, and Stick.
General pipefitting skills
Listen for unusual sounds from equipment to detect malfunction and discuss variations
Actively work to reduce identified issues in team environment
First response / evaluation of equipment failures
Provide information needed forMaintenance Managerto dispatchtechnicians to effect repairs
PicturesofEquipment data plate informationto be entered into CMMSsystem
Enterdata gathered during workinto CMMS
Generateappropriate followup work orders
Provide training and guidance to other Maintenance Technicians
Perform other duties as assigned
CandidateQualifications/ Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum7years of progressive maintenance experience, with at least3years focused onautomotive repair and diagnostics in an industrial or heavy equipment setting.
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification (e.g., Master Technician status) or equivalent advanced mechanical certification strongly preferred.
Provenexpertisein automotive electrical systems, fuel injection systems, and computerized diagnostic equipment (e.g., OBD-II scanners, oscilloscopes).
Demonstrateproficiencyin the use ofeMaintCMMS
Strong troubleshooting skills (Mechanical)
Good communicationskills both verbal and written
Able to perform mathematical equations necessary for position's essential duties
Reliable transportation
Able to work rotatingshifts, beon call periodically, willingness to work one weekend a month,andbe available forshort or no notice overtime
Maintain reliable method of contact
Able to recognize and communicate to management any difficulties or problems as related to this position's essential duties and responsibilities
Must be able to work within a team group environment to perform maintenance tasks
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equalopportunityemployers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state,or local law.
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law or by any applicable state or local law.
