Mechanical Reliability Technician — Manufacturing

Employer: PPG, Greensboro, NC
Hourly Range: $26–$35 (dependent on experience and skills)
Hours: 1st Shift, Mon–Thu, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; overtime flexibility during the week and weekends to support production.

Role focus

Guard uptime, extend asset life, and elevate safety. You’ll be the go-to expert for diagnosing faults, executing PM/PdM, and ensuring repaired systems pass rigorous proof tests before returning to service.

Core accountabilities

• Install, modify, and repair plant machinery and facility systems.
• Diagnose and correct issues in complex mechanical/building systems.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance on: belts, piping, filters, mixers, valves, bearings, motors, gearboxes, dies, extruders, feeders, rolls, drive chains, classifiers, mills, seals, and pumps.
• Operate safely in confined spaces and at elevation (ladders, scaffolding, roofs, platforms).
• Conduct troubleshooting and proof testing to verify fixes and prevent recurrence.
• Champion 5S to drive cleanliness, efficiency, and safety.
• Identify root causes quickly, propose options, and implement sound solutions.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and reports in the CMMS.
• Interpret and work from manuals, blueprints, schematics, and CAD drawings.
• Proactively observe running equipment to catch early signs of malfunction.
• Perform basic welding and light fabrication.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of industrial maintenance experience; chemical manufacturing preferred.
• HVAC and electrical knowledge.
• Certified Maintenance Apprenticeship or Mechanical Institute credential.
• Demonstrated pump and gearbox rebuild experience.
• Ability to read technical documents and plant CAD drawings.
• Capable of physical tasks: confined spaces, heights, lifting, and manual labor.
• Computer literate: Microsoft Word/Excel and CMMS (MicroMain, SAP, or equivalent).
• Ability to wear PPE, including a respirator.
• Strong safety and attendance record; available for overtime.

Why PPG

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
We lead in color science, sustainability, and innovation for customers across industrial, transportation, consumer, and construction markets. Visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

Our culture (The PPG Way 2030)

• Customer-first mindset with speed and bold problem solving.
• Agile, data-driven decisions; empowered teams.
• Operational excellence with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Competitive spirit—future-focused and tech-forward.
• United by safety, integrity, and pride in our impact.

Compensation and benefits transparency

• Pay and benefits may differ by location for market competitiveness.
• Offers consider skills, experience, training, education, certifications/licensure, and business needs.
• Additional incentives may be available.
• Benefits support overall well-being; specific coverage is governed by plan documents. Your recruiter will review details during hiring.

Hiring process and candidate experience

• AI supports efficiency in our process; it does not make hiring decisions. Learn more: candidate resources.
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Equal Opportunity Statement

PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression.

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