Reliability Technician

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.

The Reliability Technician, reporting to the Maintenance Manager and Reliability Engineer, will lead maintenace reliability activities in the Baltimore plant. This is a day shift position.

Essential Duties

• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures and actively participate in safety program

• Functions as the plant champion and subject matter expert in the areas of lubrication, oil analysis, vibration analysis, infrared thermography and ultrasound.

• Works with Engineering and Lubrication experts to determine the most effective lubricants and methods of application that are most effective for all machinery.

• Participates in creating job plans for lubrication, vibration analysis, infrared thermography and ultrasound.

• Sets optimum lube inventory levels and tracks usage.

• Maintains proper lube storage, including 5S standard of storage location

• Creates and prioritizes corrective work orders based upon inspection while performing tasks

• Participates in breakdown analysis to understand the root cause of failure.

• Provides Training to Other Technicians and Operators

• Ability to lift parts and test equipment, 50 pounds or less

Qualifications Required:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required

• Basic computer literacy

• Capability to read technical documents, such as:
  
  Technical manuals
  
  Manufacturer's instructions

• Basic computer literacy, including the capability to operate standard email, spreadsheet, word processing and moderately complex software, and employ web-based programs, including those used for lubrication scheduling and oil analysis functions and/or other computer systems to check for work orders (Maximo), schedule or print routes, acknowledge work orders, etc.
  
  Understanding of PM Optimization process for critical assets

• Capability to read technical documents, such as:
  
  OEM Maintenance manuals
  
  Blue prints
  
  Lubrication Technology instruction and recommendations

• A fundamental understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and circulating systems operation, and maintenance functions.

• Good team building skills and the ability to work through others.

• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Understanding of computer maintenance management systems

• Ability to develop effective work procedures and job plans

• Knowledge and/or experience in Vibration Analysis, Lubrication/Oil Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Equipment Strategies, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Precision Maintenance, and/or Infrared Thermography

• Understanding of machine lubrication, oil analysis, cleanliness standards, and lubrication properties

• Capability to calculate lubricant inventory and calculating relubrication quantity considerations.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree (AA) Associate/Technical degree or higher in an industrial, manufacturing, electrical, mechanical, or another manufacturing field

• Experience in an industrial workplace

• More than one (1) year industrial maintenance experience.

• Certified as a Lubrication Specialist (CLS), Oil Monitoring Analyst (OMA), OR Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT)

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Hourly Rate: $42.73

How We Protect What Matters Most: