Maintenance Technician

Come Build Your Career Under OUR Roof Job Description: Want to be part of a great culture, in a safety focused and diverse environment while enjoying competitive pay and benefits that start on day #1? Essential Functions (include but are not limited to): Inspecting and repairing plant equipment and components to ensure the plants high level of performance. Conducting preventive maintenance procedures on facility equipment to ensure the essential care, maintenance and operation of equipment. Reporting and recording any preventive maintenance that may require additional repair time (longer than 30 minutes). Providing estimated length of time for repair and parts needed. Working on pipe systems which would involve repairing, modifying and installing systems. Performing all phases of welding including MIG, TIG and Stick. Using cutting torch and braze with a torch. Performing millwright work such as aligning a pump and motor with a dial indicator. Installing bearings. Working in conjunction with Operations to ensure that all equipment has been tested and is working in a safe manner with satisfying results. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or GED is required. 1 year of experience using hand tools, power tools and shop equipment. 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment. Must take the Ramsey Test. WE VALUE AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE: Experience in manufacturing concepts and safety practices and procedures is preferred but not required A positive attitude, teamwork mindset, and a willingness to contribute to a continuous improvement environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS: To perform the essential functions of this role, you must be able to: Stand for long periods of time Climb ladders and stairs and use catwalks Bend at the knees and waist Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move 50 lbs. (or more with assistance) Regularly push and pull objects, push carts, and other equipment. Hear alarm bells and communicate on radio/walkie talkies Use color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and be able to adjust your depth of focus. Use hands and fingers to feel and handle objects, tools, controls panels, and products. Wear and use required safety equipment, including safety glasses, steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, head protection, and gloves. A BIT MORE ABOUT THE PERKS: Insurance coverage plans include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, discounted childcare support & pet insurance, legal services plus much more Our excellent 401(k) includes an employer contribution of up to 7% Your professional growth and development is very important to us. We offer internal training programs, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. In support of working families we offer a parental leave benefit, in which employees who give birth or adopt a child may be eligible for paid leave Other exciting benefits include wellness reimbursement program, referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence Must have ability to work in the U.S. without current/future need for GAF visa sponsorship. 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). With 130 years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world. Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.