Crew Technician I

Job Description:



Introduction

 At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other.  Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career.  You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.



Summary

The crew tech is a multicraft professional responsible for maintaining and increasing reliability on plant equipment.  This individual will bring strong technical skills in the  electrical, mechanical fields as well as automated controls.  This team member will compliment the team with their frontline leadership as well as their ability to work together to successfully and safely meet goals.  The crew tech will have a variety of responsibilities including but not limited to inspections, equipment repairs, and systems maintenance.



Essential Duties

• Ability to install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot stationary industrial machinery, mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment in a manufacturing setting with minimal to no supervision and assistance. 
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Performs troubleshooting on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Installs and/or replaces new or reconditioned repair parts
• Tests equipment for proper operation
• Operates lifting devices
• Requires understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits/drawings/prints
• Performs cutting and welding procedures
• Informs supervisor of progress, problems, and concerns related to job assignments, plant condition, equipment status, and safety conditions
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date maintenance records while completing all required written and electronic documentation
• Perform work duties with little to no supervision
• Work as a collaborative team member with other maintenance technicians, controls specialists and engineers to diagnose, maintain and repair plant equipment
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned
  

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Physical Demands

Environment, Health, and Safety

• Understand and abide by all GAF Safety Rules and Policies at all times
• Read and understand all Safe Job Procedures in applicable SOPs and JSAs.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of LOTO as related to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and other industrial equipment
• Demonstrate caution and proper body mechanics when physically moving or positioning items
• Know and wear appropriate PPE for job related tasks
• Safely operate grinders, sanders, drill press, hand tools and other equipment associated with mechanical or electrical job duties

• Possess millwright industrial mechanic skills including the following:  conveyor maintenance, drive component installation and maintenance, precision alignment, hydraulic and pneumatics, lubrication, etc.
• Able to dismantle and make necessary repairs to such equipment as chains, sprockets, bearing couple alignment, or general maintenance repair.
• Conceptually able to follow and understand mechanical sketches and understand information contained in equipment manuals.
• Understanding and operation of electrical test equipment-ohmmeter, amp probe, oscilloscope, frequency generator,
• Understanding of transformers, AC and DC motors, wiring and insulation, motor starters, relays, contactors, thermal overloads, clutches/brakes and photoelectric circuits
• Understanding of the operation of relays, modulating controls and other industrial control devices
• Understanding of PLCs  and associated components
  
  
  

Under This Roof, We Require

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  
  

Under This Roof, We Also Value  

• External candidate
  • A graduate in a recognized industrial type trade from a two year technical college (i.e. electrical, machinist, welding, millwright, pipe fitting, etc.)
  • 3-5 years hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing department
  • Must pass Crew Tech I test
  • Schedule is 7A-3P Monday - Friday while unassigned. When Crew openings arise, schedule will shift to 12 hours, 7 days on, 7 days off.
    
    
    

How We Protect What Matters Most

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
  
  
  

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).