Maintenance Electrician

Job Description:

Introduction

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.

Summary

The Maintenance Technician-Electronics responds to issues on the production lines and performs diversified maintenance work. The primary role of this position will focus on installation and repair of complex electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment including automated machines, robotics, and process controls. This position assists in implementing machine modifications and upgrades, conducts research and development to resolve issues, and recommends improvements to the overall performance of the plant equipment and systems. Qualified candidates must have Allen Bradley PLC programming/ troubleshooting experience.

Regular Shift: 5am to 3:30p (Monday-Thursday, some Friday work required)

Pay: $32.44 - $33.17 per hour

Essential Duties

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of the NEC and use of wiring methods that meet all code requirements

• Plan and perform work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles.

• Periodically investigate and make an analysis of electrical or electronic-based problems associated with the production operations, and take the appropriate action to correct these problems.

• Build and install industrial automation equipment.

• Conduct technical audits of equipment condition status and report findings.

• Use Lock Tag Verify to remove all energy sources from equipment.

• Ability to use basic hand tools and other tools required by your area of technical expertise.

• Use Logix 500 and Studio 5000 software to troubleshoot. (Preferred)

• Technical skills reflecting an understanding of theoretical concepts as well as practical application.

• Safety consciousness with a thorough understanding of federal, state, local and plant-wide safety standards and concepts.

• Have a positive attitude and be motivated, responsible, and trustworthy.

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for "hands-on" work in a manufacturing plant environment.

• Willingness to seek assistance and collaborate with support personnel.

• Demonstrate good teamwork in supporting all plant goals.

• Assist in training maintenance technicians, plant operators, and other personnel.

• Perform all duties in a safe manner, avoiding injuries to self and all coworkers.

• Actively pursue and maintain total plant safety.

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to correct operational and safety problems.

• Assist in improving unscheduled downtime and maintenance costs.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• May be required to obtain powered equipment certification relevant to job responsibilities.

Under This Roof, We Require

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Associates degree in electronics preferred with 2+ years experience in a similar position or a High School Diploma / GED with 5+ year experience in a similar position.

• Allen Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.

• Experience installing and repairing a wide variety of complex electrical/electronic equipment including automated machines, robotics and process controls.

• Prior experience in industrial maintenance and repair of equipment as well as basic electrical and process control experience

• Occasional shift, weekend and holiday coverage is required.

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to perform diversified maintenance work.

• Experience performing preventative maintenance, repairs, and replacement of industrial equipment including power transmission components, conveyors, pumps, valves, and piping.

• Experience working with both industrial pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Good communications skills: verbal, listening, reading and writing.

How We Protect What Matters Most

• 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 put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).