Multicraft Technician II

GAF•New Columbia, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Multicraft Technician II safely performs advanced maintenance work in a manufacturing setting under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor. The role requires proficiency in mechanical, electrical, and facility maintenance, including preventive maintenance, repairs to electrical systems and mechanical equipment, fabrication, welding, machining, and troubleshooting. The technician supports production of high-quality commercial roofing products, prioritizing safety, quality, service, cost, and equipment uptime while recommending improvements to plant equipment performance. The technician completes assigned work orders and preventive and predictive maintenance, performs root-cause failure analysis, and works with mechanical and electrical systems, machine drives, conveying systems, process controls, and plant facilities. Work includes millwright tasks, welding, pipe-system work, operation of manual mills and lathes, and diagnostics using meters and shop equipment. The role also provides technical guidance, coordinates with production and maintenance colleagues, supports maintenance planning and parts prioritization, responds to maintenance emergencies, and participates in safety, continuous-improvement, and 5S initiatives. The position requires adherence to safety policies, housekeeping standards, and training requirements. The work takes place in a manufacturing plant and involves frequent exposure to extreme cold and heat, humidity, wet conditions, noise, hazards, temperature changes, and vibration. Frequent physical activities include moving, lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, grasping, hearing, repetitive motions, and coordination; reaching and handling are constant.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a high-volume manufacturing operation; continuous-process experience is preferred.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical power trains, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and welding and assembly of parts and materials.
Working knowledge of 480V systems and their controls, with the ability to use and read a multimeter.
Ability to operate a manual mill and lathe.
Advanced knowledge of mechanical and facilities repair and maintenance.
Ability to read instructions, blueprints, and manuals and use meters, hand tools, and shop equipment.
Ability to perform millwright work, including pump and motor alignment, installation of sheaves and belts, equipment alignment, and belt-tension checks.
Ability to perform all phases of welding, including MIG and rod welding, and to repair, modify, fabricate, and install pipe systems.
Experience troubleshooting variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Ability to perform preventive and predictive maintenance assignments and collaborate on mechanical and electrical projects, work orders, and line calls.
Good safety and attendance record.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix Controllers / RSLogix 5000 Software.
NFPA 70E certificate.
Industrial maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced maintenance support and preventive maintenance for plant equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment using blueprints and schematics, including machine drives and conveying systems in a high-production-line environment.
Complete assigned work orders promptly, document work in Maximo, and close out orders.
Perform root-cause failure analysis on manufacturing and maintenance equipment.
Read instructions, blueprints, and manuals and use meters, hand tools, and shop equipment to perform job tasks.
Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and other physical structures; may also perform drywall, plaster, brickwork, or plumbing-fixture repairs.
Perform millwright work, including pump and motor alignment, sheave and belt installation, equipment alignment, and belt-tension checks; troubleshoot and repair or replace power transmission, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Perform welding, including MIG and rod welding, and assemble parts and materials.
Repair, modify, fabricate, and install pipe systems.
Troubleshoot process-control ladder logic and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Perform predictive analysis testing, including vibration analysis, lubrication analysis, infrared thermography, and ultrasound analysis.
Maintain proper lubricant storage and 5S-standard storage locations.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance assignments and participate in planned and unplanned maintenance work during daily operations and outages.
Work with maintenance colleagues on mechanical and electrical projects, work orders, and line calls.
Provide on-the-spot equipment expertise and technical guidance.
Coordinate and communicate with maintenance and other departments, especially production.
Provide input to maintenance planners and storeroom personnel on labor, parts, priorities, and methods.
Ensure work is safe, high-quality, timely, cost-conscious, and thorough.
Serve as a first-call contact for maintenance emergencies.
Participate in safety, continuous-improvement, and 5S initiatives.
Maintain a safe workplace by following company safety policies, housekeeping practices, training standards, and procedures; inspect plant areas and resolve or communicate deficiencies.
Continue developing skills and meeting department expectations, including safety requirements.