Maintenance Mechanic

Group Company:

• Gelest Inc

Gelest Inc. is recognized world-wide as a leader and innovator in materials science and technology. Gelest manufactures and provides silane, silicone and metal-organic compounds serving advanced technology markets through a customer driven approach.


Gelest, Inc., headquartered in Morrisville, PA, USA, was founded in 1991 to serve the advanced technology applications markets and since inception, has continuously added experts in the fields of silanes, silicones, and metal-organics.


Joint developments between customers and staff have led to an increased product offering from several hundred materials to the current listing of several thousand materials.

Job Purpose

Gelest, Inc., part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our Maintenance team.


The Maintenance Mechanic plays a key role in keeping production and facility operations running safely and efficiently. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to repair, install, and maintain a wide variety of industrial equipment and systems in a collaborative manufacturing environment.


Principal Accountabilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain utility and production equipment to support safe and efficient operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and daily equipment checks.
• Support indoor and outdoor facility and building maintenance activities.
• Complete maintenance logs, work records, and related documentation accurately.
• Receive, organize, and stock maintenance supplies and replacement parts.
• Safely handle, label, and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with company procedures and regulations.
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures, including required training programs.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, contractors, and vendors to coordinate maintenance activities and resolve issues.
• Read and interpret documents, charts, manuals, and technical information related to equipment and maintenance procedures.
• Apply basic mathematical concepts in practical maintenance and troubleshooting situations.
• Work overtime as needed to support business and operational requirements.
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment and systems.
• Ability to interpret written instructions, diagrams, schedules, manuals, and schematic drawings.
• Experience safely using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical devices and systems preferred.
• Experience with lockout/tagout procedures and safe maintenance practices.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, production needs, and unexpected equipment issues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and work across a variety of maintenance disciplines and equipment systems including:
  • Pump repair experience, including positive displacement and centrifugal pumps preferred.
  • Welding experience using SMAW and GTAW processes with steel and stainless steel preferred.
  • Pipe fitting experience with threaded and welded piping systems including steel, stainless steel, and fiberglass preferred.
• Safely perform physical tasks including gripping, twisting, climbing ladders and stairs, squatting, standing, walking, and working in confined spaces or at elevated heights.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly and move or roll 55-gallon drums.
• Ability to read small print and distinguish colors accurately.
• Ability to work with hazardous materials and industrial equipment when necessary.

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

• The salary range for this position is $23 - $36. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
• Competitive Benefits
• Benefits begin on DAY 1!
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.


Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.