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GAF Maintenance Technician I in Arkadelphia, Arkansas

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.

Job Summary

Provides general preventative maintenance & repair support on mechanical equipment for the plant. This includes troubleshooting, working from blueprints and schematics as related to machine drives and conveying systems in a high volume production line environment.

Schedule as Follows:

This is a night shift role 5pm-5am (48 hours a week)

This is a 2-2-3 schedule.

Essential Duties

  • Provide general maintenance support and PM’s of equipment for the Statesboro ISO Plant. This includes troubleshooting, working from blueprints and schematics as related to machine drives and conveying systems in a high production line environment.

  • Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner (includes documenting work performed in Maximo and closing out order).

  • Read instructions, blue prints and manuals, and use any meters, hand tools and shop equipment to perform the required job tasks.

  • Perform millwright work such as aligning a pump and motor, install sheaves, belts, align equipment, check for proper alignment and belt tension.

  • Troubleshoot, repair/replace power transmission, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

  • Perform all phases of welding including MIG Rod. Work on pipe systems, which would involve repairing, modifying, and installing systems.

  • Familiar with PLC systems including ability to troubleshoot process control ladder logic. Familiar with troubleshooting variable frequency drives (VFDs).

  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance assignments.

  • Work with other members of the maintenance department on mechanical and electrical projects, work orders and line calls.

  • Basic experience troubleshooting and repair of mechanical power trains, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, welding and assembly of parts and materials.

  • Basic working knowledge of 480v systems and their respective controls, ability to use and read multimeter. Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix Controllers / RSLogix 5000 Software a definite plus.

  • Ability to operate a manual mill and lathe.

  • Involved in planned and unplanned maintenance work and jobs for both daily and maintenance outages.

  • Provide on-the-spot, on-the-job equipment-related expertise and technical guidance. Enhance communication and coordination between maintenance and other departments, especially the production department.

  • Provide input and feedback to the maintenance planner and storeroom personnel to refine/finalize labor, parts, priorities and methods.

  • Ensure safety, quality, timeliness, cost and thoroughness of work performed.

  • Responds as a First call-in contact for maintenance emergencies.

  • Participate in safety, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives.

  • Provide a safe workplace through adherence to company safety policy, housekeeping and defined standards of training.

  • Stay in compliance with safety policies and procedures, conduct inspections of plant areas, and ensure deficiencies found are resolved or appropriately communicated.

  • Continue to grow, becoming well trained, involved, and committed to meeting department expectations including following all safety requirements.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Under This Roof we Require

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

  • 3 years industrial or mechanical maintenance experience.

  • Basic experience troubleshooting and repair/replace of mechanical power transmission, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, welding and assembly of parts and materials.

  • Must have a good safety and attendance record, and be willing to work overtime and weekends when necessary

Under This Roof We Prefer

  • A working knowledge of 480v systems and their respective controls, ability to use and read multimeter.

  • Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix Controllers / RSLogix 5000 Software a definite plus.

  • Ability to operate a manual mill and lathe.

  • NFPA 70e Certificate preferred.

  • Ability to read instructions, blue prints and manuals, and use any meters, hand tools and shop equipment to perform the required job tasks is preferred.

  • Ability to perform millwright work such as aligning a pump and motor, install sheaves, belts, align equipment, check for proper alignment and belt tension is preferred.

  • Ability to perform all phases of welding including MIG, and Rod. Work on pipe systems, which would involve repairing, modifying, and installing systems is preferred.

  • Familiarity with PLC systems including ability to troubleshoot process control ladder logic is preferred.

  • Familiarity with troubleshooting variable frequency drives (VFDs) is preferred.

Physical Demands

  • Stationary Position - Frequently

  • Move/Traverse - Frequently

  • Stationary Position/Seated -

  • Transport/Lifting - Constantly

  • Transport/Carrying - Constantly

  • Exerting Force/Pushing - Constantly

  • Exerting Force/Pulling - Constantly

  • Ascend/Descend - Constantly

  • Balancing - Constantly

  • Position Self/Stooping - Constantly

  • Position Self/Kneeling - Constantly

  • Position Self/Crouching - Constantly

  • Position Self/Crawling - Constantly

  • Reaching - Constantly

  • Handling - Constantly

  • Grasping - Constantly

  • Feeling - Constantly

  • Communicate/Talking - Constantly

  • Communicate/Hearing - Constantly

  • Repetitive Motions - Constantly

  • Coordination - Constantly

Working Conditions

  • Extreme cold - Frequently

  • Extreme heat - Frequently

  • Humid - Frequently

  • Wet - Frequently

  • Noise - Frequently

  • Hazards - Frequently

  • Temperature Change - Frequently

  • Atmospheric Conditions - Frequently

  • Vibration - Frequently

How We Protect What Matters Most:

  1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. 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. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. 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).

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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ​

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