Industrial Mechanic - Union
Trinseo · Bristol, PA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Trinseo (chemicals) in Bristol, PA. Follow safe work procedures in the operation of tools and equipment proper of their duties as pipe fitter/mechanic.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- ISO 9001, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $55k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 152 maintenance technician openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 165 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $75k–$96k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 52%
- PLC 35%
- Welding 31%
- ✓ EHS / safety 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Trinseo
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
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This plant: Trinseo in Bristol
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Supervisor (Chemical) · Production · Supervisor
Full description from TrinseoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Follow safe work procedures in the operation of tools and equipment proper of their duties as pipe fitter/mechanic. • Relays pertinent technical information to co-workers and supervisor.
- ◆Determine list of materials and parts to execute the work. • Drives a forklift. • Maintains good housekeeping of work areas. • Supports Behavior Based Safety process by performing observations. • Supports Loss Control policy, ISO 9001 and OSHAS 18001 management systems. • Will climb ladders and work outside in all weather conditions, lift up to 50 lbs and wear PPE including SCBA respirator. • Will work on a 8 hour shift schedule (requires emergency plant support after hours).
Qualifications
- ✓Pro-skill to take and determine dimensions, angles and radios of piping systems.
- ✓Experience troubleshooting pumps, mechanical seals and manufacturing equipment's.
- ✓Desirable experience with rigging and installing machinery.
- ✓Experience using different metal cut techniques like grinder disc, oxygen cut, pipe cutter, etc.
- ✓Pro-efficient using rotary tools and hand tools.
- ✓Good knowledge identifying pipe schedule and material, fitting types and pressure rates, valve class, types and materials.
- ✓Interpretation of drawings & isometrics.
- ✓Good skills to work, built and repair threaded pipe and accessories
- ✓HS Diploma or GED is required• Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical industry preferred
- ✓Basic skills in MS Office and excellent interpersonal skills are expected
- ✓Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy is key to success in this role
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Overview
The Reliability Mechanic is responsible for problem troubleshoot and repair execution-based work schedule, related with piping, plumbing, structure's, supports and tank systems within the facilities. Reliability mechanics are also responsible for the execution of mechanical tasks through the production lines.
This position will be located in Bristol, PA and reports to the Reliability Leader. The starting rate of this position is $48.75/hr.