Mechanical Maintenance

GAF • Michigan City, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Maintenance team. The primary responsibility of a mechanic is to evaluate, repair, and replace materials, products, and components for conformance to specifications by performing the duties listed below.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent is required
• 3 or more years of demonstrated experience in an Industrial Maintenance Position OR a certificate or higher degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field coupled with 1 or more years of Maintenance experience in an Industrial setting
• For current GAF employees applying to this role only, we require: 5 or more years of experience in an Operator role at GAF AND actively pursuing Certificate or higher degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or certifications are preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs all work in safe, efficient manner and follows all safety procedures.
• Participates in continuing training process.
• Maintains work area in neat and orderly condition.
• Detects, reports and repairs faulty operation, defective material and equipment and other unusual conditions to teammates and appropriate personnel.
• Collaborates with appropriate personnel to transmit and exchange information pertinent to work related activities.
• Responsible for operation of machines and equipment in compliance with Standard Operating Procedure.
• Responsible for communicating quality and machine problems to supervisor, team members and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair facility equipment resulting in operational downtime ensuring the essential care, maintenance and operation of the equipment. Repairs requiring > 60 minutes and/or external resources must be reported to your supervisor (or designee).
• Conducts Preventative Maintenance procedures that may be performed on facility equipment to ensure the essential care, maintenance and operation of equipment.
• Records essential data onto Preventative Maintenance work orders and Down Day work orders to ensure proper collection of data for maintenance and operation staff.
• Verify component information, specifications and location before installation to ensure that appropriate parts are installed in exact specification as replaced parts.
• Reads instructions, prints, manuals, and written procedural instructions.
• Safely and professionally utilize; hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, electrical instrumentation, and forklift.
• Works on pipe systems, which would involve repairing, modifying and installing systems.
• Perform all phases of welding including MIG, TIG and Rod.
• Use cutting torch and bronze with a torch.
• Perform millwright work such as aligning a pump and motor with dial indicator, install sheaves, belts, align equipment, check installation for square and belt tension.
• Remove and install bearings and be able to perform all maintenance work required on bearings.
• Works with applicable predictive technologies to improve operations.
• Works in conjunction with Operations to ensure that all equipment has been tested and is working in a safe manner and with satisfying results.
• Maintains tools and test equipment to maintain plant electrical systems.
• Assists with maintaining accurate records to include but not limited to: Maximo, storeroom, calibration, and drawings.
• Assists supervision in the design of new equipment as well as replacement equipment to enhance the performance of plant electrical systems.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance and Down Day work orders with precision, ensuring that all components are verified for proper operation prior to startup.
• Works in conjunction with Operations to ensure that all equipment has been tested and is working in a safe manner and with satisfying results.
• Works scheduled shifts and overtime as assigned.
• Completes Daily Paperwork to be turned in at the end of each shift, properly documenting all observed details (includes maintaining electrical log).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• bonuses
• paid time off
• a generous 401k plan
• paid parental leave
• health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood
• robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions
• wellness program
• free financial coaching
• a referral program
• product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence
• internal training programs and courses
• generous tuition reimbursement program
• competitive salary
• 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