Maintenance Technician, 1st Shift

Owens Corning • Stokesdale, NC

74d • Onsite

About The Position

Owens Corning is seeking dynamic individuals to join their local team in Stokesdale, NC, as Maintenance Technicians. This role provides support for production operations, leads complex maintenance activities, and involves mentoring junior technicians. The position requires a strong understanding of general facility and equipment maintenance, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work safely and efficiently in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• 2 years of technical training or 5+ years related experience required
• Advanced knowledge of one or more skilled maintenance disciplines such as: complex mechanical devices/systems, electrical controls, electronics, PLC programming and troubleshooting, sensors/sensing, etc.
• Prior Lockout/Tagout experience
• Basic computer skills
• Good mechanical skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others (written or verbally)
• Must be able to provide a collection of standard hand tools for daily use and a storage container to secure them

Nice To Haves

• Basic PLC coding and programming knowledge is a plus
• Experience in HVAC, compressed air, dust collection, and electrical distribution are pluses

Responsibilities

• Provide support of production operations and lead complex maintenance activities with the assistance of other team members.
• Provide mentorship to more junior technicians to advance their abilities and improve the overall maintenance department skill set.
• Use basic and advanced hand tools (gear pullers, honing/lapping tools, precision levels and alignment tools, etc.)
• Use basic and advanced power tools (hydraulic power jacks, belt lacing machines, mag drills, etc.)
• Use basic and moderately advanced measuring devices
• Drive a forklift
• Use lifting equipment (hoists, boom cranes, cherry pickers, scissor lifts, etc.)
• Use standard shop equipment (bandsaw, hydraulic press, lathe, mill, brake/shear, etc.)
• Work in confined or tight spaces
• Read and understand mechanical and wiring interconnect drawings, and service manuals
• Basic troubleshooting abilities of motion controls and electrical & electronic circuits, and sensors
• Thorough understanding of general facility and equipment maintenance (plumbing, electrical, construction, rigging, anchoring, cabinetry, etc.)
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, to include but not limited to-machine lubrication, adjustments and alignments, part repairs, general safety, and operational checks, etc.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair complex manufacturing equipment with minimal instruction or supervision
• Proficient in machining, welding, fabrication, or a specialized related trade, etc.
• Ability to service and overhaul basic and some advanced components (air/hydraulic cylinders/motors, valve assemblies, pumps, motion elements, supporting sub-systems, etc.)
• Quickly to prioritize outages and tasks while multitasking
• Analyze and resolve issues with minimal assistance
• Complete paperwork neatly and accurately
• Lead complex maintenance activities and projects and train or mentor other team members as necessary
• Work on equipment with safety as the top priority
• Able to work various shifts and overtime as required with little notice to meet production demands
• Work efficiently and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Work safely in compliance with company and OSHA safety guidelines
• Keep a clean organized work area

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings)
• 401k
• Liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays)
• Employee Assistance Services
• Stock Purchase Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees