Maintenance Technician

Location: Myerstown

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 Maintenance Technician needs to be a dependable self-starter with a desire to grow and succeed. Constructs, maintains, and tests mechanical equipment, machinery, and components. Identifies parts for replacement and machines that need new parts and places orders as necessary. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others.

Our Myerstown Plant opened in 2000 and we manufacture residential asphalt shingles. Our workforce is highly skilled and extremely dedicated - 50% of our 150 employees have been here for at least 10 years! "Teamwork makes the dream work" is a way of life around here, and we thrive on identifying creative solutions to solve unique problems. If you are passionate, dedicated, and want to work with a world-class team, GAF Myerstown is the place for you.

Compensation:

This position will pay between $32.47/hour and $37.60/hour depending on experience.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday:
Rotate every 2 weeks: 7AM to 3PM, , 3PM to 11PM, 11PM to 7AM

Essential Duties

Good skills in multi-craft operation with some limited cross-functional skills.

Capable of repairing/troubleshooting a wide range of mechanical equipment without supervision.

Capable of general motor control and instrumentation installations, conduit and panel installation and repair.

Moderately skilled in overall electrical equipment troubleshooting.

Familiar with all test equipment and common devices both mechanical and electrical.

Work safely and assume responsibility for safety of self and others. Follow all safety rules and policies.

Maintain excellent Housekeeping.

Attend and contribute to team meetings and training.

Communicate responsibly.

Strive for continuous improvement in areas of safety, quality and productivity.

Under This Roof, We Require:

High school graduate or equivalent

Minimum of 3 years applying maintenance experience in an industrial setting

Able to use basic hand tools and tools required by your area of technical expertise

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

Good communications skills: verbal, listening, reading and writing

Strong work ethic including attendance, safety and performance and a desire for self improvement in other technical fields

Motivated, responsible, enthusiastic, trustworthy and have a positive attitude

Physical capability and stamina to fit workplace demands

Under This Roof, We Value:

Associate's Degree, Trade School, or Apprenticeship education/experience

Experience in a heavy manufacturing/continuous process

Experience with PLC, programming skills in ladder logic, digital and analog D.C. drives

Technical skills in single or closed loop (PID) process controllers

Knowledge of predictive maintenance including trend and vibration analysis

Willingness to seek assistance and collaborate with support personnel

Comfortable with PC-based office software and other common applications

Physical Demands

Stationary Position - Frequently

Move/Traverse - Frequently

Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally

Transport/Lifting - Frequently

Transport/Carrying - Frequently

Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently

Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently

Ascend/Descend - Frequently

Balancing - Occasionally

Position Self/Stooping - Frequently

Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently

Position Self/Crouching - Frequently

Position Self/Crawling - Frequently

Reaching - Constantly

Handling - Constantly

Grasping - Frequently

Feeling - Rarely

Communicate/Talking - Occasionally

Communicate/Hearing - Frequently

Repetitive Motions - Frequently

Coordination - Frequently

Climbing - Rarely

Working Conditions

Extreme cold - Frequently

Extreme heat - Frequently

Humid - Frequently

Wet - Frequently

Noise - Frequently

Hazards - Frequently

Temperature Change - Frequently

Vibration - Frequently

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: $36.08

** How We Protect What Matters Most:*
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