Plant Engineer

Full Time
Reading, PA
Posted
Job description

IFS IDUSTRIES, a leading manufacturer of adhesives and polymers has a great opportunity for a seasoned Plant Engineer.

Our benefits package includes, Medical, HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K w/Company Match, Paid Vacation, and More!!!

Salary will commensurate with experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Provides engineering expertise to solve problems, improve processes, and implement capital projects by developing the project scope, estimating costs, designing, constructing, procurement, and installing and/or modifying manufacturing equipment.
  • Provide operational and maintenance support by solving recurring issues through process improvements, reliability, and operational efficiency.
  • Provides capital project management to the facility by ensuring projects are completed in a timely manner and within budget.
  • Provide operational support through equipment optimization and personnel training. Prepares engineering drawings, manuals and other documentation.
  • Supervises the Maintenance department of 3 technicians.
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Continuous and Batch control systems, PLC, instrumentation, and understanding of AC and DC drives.
  • Strong PC skills with MS Project, Word, Excel and Power Point.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Problem solving, innovation, sense of urgency, customer focus, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
  • 3-5 years of experience from continuous or batch manufacturing in the coatings, polymers, chemical or related industry.
  • Knowledge of as many of the following unit operations as possible: reaction (ideally batch), filtration, agitation, solvent handling, and heat exchange (chillers).
  • Be well versed in fluid pumping characteristics (centrifugal and positive displacement), pump and agitator seals, vacuum, heat exchange (chillers), and materials of constructions.

IFS INDUSTRIES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: One location

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