General Mechanic

At DuPont, we are working on things that matter; whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. 

If you would like to be a part of a premier multi-industrial company that is delivering sustainable solutions that bring real purpose and value, of a company with collaborative spirit because it believes that we work best when we work together as a team and values the diversity of thought, then DuPont is the company for you!

We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

WHY JOIN US?

Our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter! 

Have the Opportunity to chart your own course, challenge yourself, and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We reward employees with competitive pay and incentives to recognize skills, competencies, and contributions to business results. 

Get to Experience a collaborative environment where teamwork is celebrated with flexibility that enhances balance and an inclusive atmosphere that is welcoming to all!

Get to know our Purpose and make it yours by bringing innovations to market that improve the world, share a commitment to sustainability that makes our planet better and give back to communities in which we work and live.

DuPont has an immediate opening for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic at our Towanda, PA site.

RESPONSIBILITIES DESCRIPTION 

As a Maintenance Mechanic you will complete repairs and maintain machinery using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring and testing instruments. You will engage in rebuilding, repairing, and maintaining a variety of machines and equipment; design and co-ordination of Maintenance activities will also be required, along with knowledge and understanding of equipment operation. The Maintenance Mechanic must participate in design, development, and start-up of mechanical systems.

Your key responsibilities will be/what you’ll do:

• Work from drawings, written specifications, and/or verbal instructions install, maintain, and repair machinery such as web lines, pumps, rolls, etc.

• Replace mechanical seals used on rotating equipment.

• Identify, select, fabricate, install, and repair piping and related hangers and hardware.

• Set up and use the oxy-acetylene equipment to perform heating and cutting associated with maintenance work.

• Perform basic non-critical welds (SMAW) on steels associated with minor fabrication, installation, and repair of equipment.

• Perform alignment of equipment and drives according to standard practice and within equipment specifications (i.e., shaft-to-shaft, V-belts). Experience with Optical alignment.

• Set up and perform hydrostatic tests on piping and equipment per specifications and Dupont standards.

• Perform basic machine shop skills such as boring couplings, broaching or cutting keyways, turning a shaft, and surface grinding a pump face.

• Select, install, troubleshoot, and repair steam traps.

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair centrifugal and positive displacement pumps. Repair and troubleshoot Diaphragm pumps and gear pumps.

• Identify and install the correct bearings and seals for specific applications.<