Maintenance Tech I

GAF • Arkadelphia, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position provides general preventative maintenance & repair support on mechanical equipment for the plant. This includes troubleshooting, working from blueprints and schematics as related to machine drives and conveying systems in a high volume production line environment.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 3 years industrial or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Must be able to read instructions, blue prints and manuals, and use any meters, hand tools and shop equipment to perform the required job tasks.
• Must be able to perform millwright work such as aligning a pump and motor, install sheaves, belts, align equipment, check for proper alignment and belt tension.
• Basic experience troubleshooting and repair/replace of mechanical power transmission, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, welding and assembly of parts and materials.
• Perform all phases of welding including MIG, and Rod.
• Work on pipe systems, which would involve repairing, modifying, and installing systems.
• Familiar with PLC systems including ability to troubleshoot process control ladder logic.
• Familiar with troubleshooting variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Must have a good safety and attendance record, and be willing to work overtime and weekends when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• A working knowledge of 480v systems and their respective controls, ability to use and read multimeter.
• Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix Controllers / RSLogix 5000 Software a definite plus.
• Ability to operate a manual mill and lathe.
• NFPA 70e Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general maintenance support and PM’s of equipment for the Statesboro ISO Plant.
• Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner (includes documenting work performed in Maximo and closing out order).
• Read instructions, blue prints and manuals, and use any meters, hand tools and shop equipment to perform the required job tasks.
• Perform millwright work such as aligning a pump and motor, install sheaves, belts, align equipment, check for proper alignment and belt tension.
• Troubleshoot, repair/replace power transmission, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Perform all phases of welding including MIG Rod.
• Work on pipe systems, which would involve repairing, modifying, and installing systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance assignments.
• Work with other members of the maintenance department on mechanical and electrical projects, work orders and line calls.
• Provide on-the-spot, on-the-job equipment-related expertise and technical guidance.
• Enhance communication and coordination between maintenance and other departments, especially the production department.
• Provide input and feedback to the maintenance planner and storeroom personnel to refine/finalize labor, parts, priorities and methods.
• Ensure safety, quality, timeliness, cost and thoroughness of work performed.
• Responds as a First call-in contact for maintenance emergencies.
• Participate in safety, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives.
• Provide a safe workplace through adherence to company safety policy, housekeeping and defined standards of training.
• Stay in compliance with safety policies and procedures, conduct inspections of plant areas, and ensure deficiencies found are resolved or appropriately communicated.
• Continue to grow, becoming well trained, involved, and committed to meeting department expectations including following all safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.
• We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees