Mechanic Third Class

Owens Corning•Houston, TX
•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the 3rd class mechanic is to perform as a professional, highly skilled and exceptionally competent maintenance person. Participates in teams to develop and implement solutions.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated desire to impact safety
  • Must be able to work independently or in a team atmosphere with minimal direct supervision
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot
  • High attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task
  • Basic mathematics skills
  • Able to effectively communicate (read, write, speak, understand) English
  • Basic Electrical
  • Basic PLC
  • Basic Hydraulic
  • Basic Pneumatics
  • Basic Blueprint & Schematic reading
  • Proficient in SAP PM Module
  • Work with a computer to perform basic data entry
  • Demonstrate basic computer skills such as Microsoft Outlook, IVC and SAP.
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
  • Able to demonstrate trouble-shooting techniques and have a basic understanding of blueprints.
  • Basic ability and knowledge of welding practices and hydraulic circuitry.
  • Advanced understanding of electrical circuitry.
  • Basic PLC knowledge.
  • Must have the ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Flair for working with large industrial machines.
  • Must be able to work independently or in a team atmosphere with minimal direct supervision with drive toward accomplishment, and to produce high quality work.
  • Must remain drug free
  • Exposure to dust/dirt/fumes/fiberglass
  • Ability to work in wet environments: including head and feet
  • Industrial manufacturing environment with extreme temperature variation
  • Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable (hearing protection is provided)
  • Ability to wear applicable PPE for up to 12 hours
  • Ability to distinguish colors and shading
  • Ability to become certified to operate a forklift
  • Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking for 8 – 12 hour shifts
  • Bending and twisting; repetitive movements
  • Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for up to 12 hours
  • Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely
  • Be able to climb up to three floors or stairs, use full upper body movement for process; stand up to 12 hours with breaks
  • Ability to work from heights
  • Lift, push and pull 40lbs.repetitively
  • Handle, control, feed, or feel objects, tools or product
  • Must be able to work flexible rotating shift schedules – mandatory overtime as required

Nice To Haves

  • Manufacturing or process related experience preferred.
  • Preferably five (5) years in a related maintenance trade or occupation that involved electrical, hydraulic machinery and equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Live the Owens Corning Safety Stand and meet all safety requirements. Safety is a condition of employment.
  • Take personal ownership to work safely and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety.
  • Notify supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on-the-job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem.
  • Participates in the safety, quality, autonomous maintenance, TPM and housekeeping programs as established within the plant; including but not limited to Focused Improvement Events, Safety Committee, Training, etc.
  • Performs job tasks to reduce environmental impact and adheres to the environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal.
  • Complies with all plant rules and safety regulations.
  • Performs cleanup duties at workstations and/or equipment/machinery.
  • Communicates safety concerns and/or equipment problems/abnormalities to appropriate personnel, maintaining strong communication with the appropriate line section operators to ensure immediate action is taken for product out of spec.
  • Inspect vehicles before use and throughout shift, keeping all equipment clean and operational.
  • Participates in plant TPM initiatives - completing activities associated with TPM tasks (adheres to CILT standard, 5S).
  • Continues to use TPM methodology to gain a better understanding of the equipment.
  • Identifies and participates proactively in learning opportunities and develops expertise in those areas.
  • Utilizes Focus Improvement tools to problem solve.
  • Works to achieve zero injuries, zero defects and zero losses.
  • During PM days, uses time effectively to bring equipment to optimal condition for zero losses.
  • Maintain DM and Step Boards.
  • Understands and utilizes Energy Control Procedures (ECPs) and Lock Tag Try (LTT) system.
  • Respects the potential hazards within the manufacturing operation.
  • Fluent in the language of the plant.
  • Computer literacy – email, simple spreadsheet, word doc.
  • Understands safe rigging procedures.
  • Forklift operation, licensed – will provide certification.
  • Understands PLC basics -- Ability to identify key components of a PLC and describe their function.
  • Understands troubleshooting basics, how to analyze a problem and step to the root cause. Help reduce cycle time to problem resolution and eliminates the “replace and see what happens method”.
  • Understands Process 101 - Basic concepts of what it takes to consistently manufacture shingles. Critical product characteristics, key process variables, customer needs etc.
  • Understands Business 101 - World Class Manufacturing (WCM) concepts, what are they, individual and business benefits. Key business metrics and focus.
  • Installs, modifies or maintains plant equipment and assists in determining appropriate methods to accomplish these tasks.
  • Must work safely and follow all documented and “common sense” safety policies and procedures.
  • Read, understand, and analyze blueprints and other technical data references.
  • Expert use of hand and power tools.
  • Inspects plant equipment to identify potential problems prior to breakdown occurrences.
  • Complies with good housekeeping practices on the job and ensures work areas are clean and picked up after each job completion.
  • Follows all environmental compliance policies & programs.
  • Work as instructed with outside contractors.
  • Ability to properly precision align belt, gear or direct coupled shafts using proper tools to specified tolerances.
  • Understanding of lubrication principles and bearing tolerances and basic bearing “physics"-I.E. how does it work in terms of need for extreme care, keeping clean, etc.
  • Hydraulic systems understanding - identify and describe the function of hydraulic components.
  • Understanding of compressed air and steam, (where applicable) systems.
  • Understanding of pump basics and operating characteristics including effects of suction pressures, head pressures, sealing/packing techniques.
  • Ability to track conveyor belts properly and understanding the physics of belt operation and tracking including bucket elevators; belt splicing.
  • Ability to read air and power fluid schematics.
  • Basic welding for all; structural and piping welding for at least one craft per plant.
  • Pipefitting – alignment, flange, threading.
  • Basic electrical component “how they work” understanding: solenoids, motors, heaters, contacts, and photoeyes.
  • Ultrasonic rotating equipment troubleshooting.
  • Basic industrial electrical code.
  • Capability to read schematics and P&ID drawings.
  • Understanding of fusing, thermal overload protection, wire sizing, motor theory, etc.
  • Understanding of AC, DC and Servo drive system (basics).
  • Be able to safely conduct motor control and power circuit troubleshooting. Understand fuse sizing, take motor amp readings, understand basic DC motor control, etc.
  • Ability to fully understand the various control loops in the plant including IM/APC systems and weight control equipment.
  • Burner system understanding, troubleshooting and properly tuning.
  • Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate.
  • Support the training and development of colleagues.
  • Demonstrates flexibility to changing priorities as business needs dictate.
  • Identifies and participates proactively in learning opportunities, and develops expertise in those areas.
  • Follows standard operating procedures and processes.
  • Can and is willing to make decisions. Knows the chain of command to get support.
  • Regular Attendance on site and the ability to rotate varying shifts.
  • All other duties as assigned or needed.
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