Mechanic Technician

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium‑quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

The base hourly rate for this position is $31.19. This is a night shift 12‑hour position.

Johns Manville is hiring a skilled Maintenance Mechanic II in our Phenix City, AL Plant. This skilled position involves installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment, working with plant management at all levels to support core values.

• Troubleshooting by use of testing equipment and other measuring techniques.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hand and power tools.
• Adjust functional parts of equipment and control systems.
• Manage downtime by coordinating with production department personnel on routine preventative and predictive maintenance practices.
• Fabricate repair parts using shop equipment (welding, cutting, machine tools).
• Install and repair various types of piping.
• Install, repair, and adjust conveyors.
• Lubricate chains, bearings, gearboxes, etc.
• Rig, refurbish, and align equipment.
• Operate a forklift, manlift, scissor lift.
• General welding/fabrication.
• Always use safe work practices, follow all safety rules and procedures, immediately report hazardous conditions, and fully participate in safety programs.
• Perform safety observations and complete training assignments.
• Wear all personal protective equipment as required by management, including protective shoes, glasses, ear plugs, bump cap or hard hat, gloves, dust mask or respirator.
• Perform other duties as directed.

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or two years in role with demonstrated skill.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Mechanic license or equivalent work experience.
• Welding certificate or equivalent work experience.
• Provide own tools.
• Able to complete CBT training and SCC.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk and use the stairs. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and communicate accurately with coworkers. The employee will frequently engage in repetitive motions. The employee must frequently lift, push or pull 25 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Visual acuity is required to work around and with machinery including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This job is in an industrial, manufacturing environment. The job requires working frequently around and with heavy machinery with moving mechanical parts, industrial ovens, and mobile equipment. The environment is not climate…