Company 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.Job Summary:Job SummaryThe Maintenance Associate responds to issues on the production line and performsdiversified maintenance work including repairs and routine preventative maintenance on allequipment. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment to the subassembly orcomponent level, developing preventive and predictive maintenance procedures,participating in continuous improvement efforts for equipment, process, and maintenanceprograms, and cross-training plant personnel. This position assists in implementing machinemodifications and upgrades, conducts research and development to resolve issues, andrecommends improvements to the overall performance of the plant equipment and systemsWork Schedule:First Shift: 5:00AM to 3:30PM (Monday through Thursday)Overtime as requiredEssential Duties
Perform troubleshooting and repairs, and preventative maintenance, on industrial equipment including, conveyors, pumps, valves, piping, gearboxes, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and electromechanical machinery.
Participate in implementing equipment modifications, equipment upgrades, and continuous process improvements to improve productivity and reliability
Safety consciousness with a thorough understanding of federal, state, local, and plant-wide safety standards and concepts.
Assist in improving unscheduled downtime and maintenance costs.
Document equipment maintenance including inspection, repairs, and modifications.
Conduct technical audits of equipment condition status and report findings.
Assist in training maintenance technicians, plant operators, and other personnel.
Safely perform all duties, avoiding injuries to self and all coworkers.
Actively pursue and maintain total plant safety.
Demonstrate a sense of urgency to correct operational and safety problems.
Clean equipment and buildings to maintain housekeeping standards.
Occasional shift, weekend, and holiday coverage is required.
Qualifications Required
H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) High School Diploma or equivalent Required
3+ years of applying technical experience in an industrial setting.
Prior experience in industrial maintenance and repair of equipment as well as basic electric and process control experience preferred.
Proficiency with basic computer software and the ability to learn how to effectively use Maximo maintenance management software.
Occasional shift, weekend, and holiday coverage is required.
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Technical degree.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to perform diversified maintenance work.
Experience with Lock Tag Verify to remove all energy sources from equipment.
Experience working with both industrial pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Technical skills reflect an understanding of theoretical concepts as well as practical application.
Good communication skills: verbal, listening, reading, and writing.
Strong work ethic including attendance, safety, and performance, and a desire for self-improvement.
Have a positive attitude and be motivated, responsible, and trustworthy.
Demonstrate enthusiasm for “hands-on” work in a manufacturing plant environment.
Willingness to seek assistance and collaborate with support personnel.
Demonstrate good teamwork in supporting all plant goals.
Possess the ability to use fork trucks and moveable work platforms.
Physical Demands
Physical ability and stamina required to perform diversified maintenance work in amanufacturing plant workplace setting. While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionallyreach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must beable to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions
Noise - Constantly
Hazards - Occasionally
Vibration - Occasionally
Travel Requirements: 0%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. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. 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. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. 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).Privacy Policy (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/privacy-policy) CA Privacy Applicant Notice (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/applicant-privacy-notice)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.
