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Maintenance Technician

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GAF logoGaf · Myerstown, PA
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
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This position will pay between $32.47/hour and $37.60/hour depending on experience.Schedule: 3-shift rotation, Primarily working 1st shift Monday to Friday with rotations to 2nd and 3rd shift periodically.Essential DutiesGood 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 equivalentMinimum of 3 years applying maintenance experience in an industrial settingAble to use basic hand tools and tools required by your area of technical expertiseSafety consciousness with a thorough understanding of federal, state, local and plant-wide safety standards and conceptsGood communications skills: verbal, listening, reading and writingStrong work ethic including attendance, safety and performance and a desire for self improvement in other technical fieldsMotivated, responsible, enthusiastic, trustworthy and have a positive attitudePhysical capability and stamina to fit workplace demandsUnder This Roof, We Value:Associate's Degree, Trade School, or Apprenticeship education/experienceExperience in a heavy manufacturing/continuous processExperience with PLC, programming skills in ladder logic, digital and analog D.C. drivesTechnical skills in single or closed loop (PID) process controllersKnowledge of predictive maintenance including trend and vibration analysisWillingness to seek assistance and collaborate with support personnelComfortable with PC-based office software and other common applicationsPhysical DemandsStationary Position - FrequentlyMove/Traverse - FrequentlyStationary Position/Seated - OccasionallyTransport/Lifting - FrequentlyTransport/Carrying - FrequentlyExerting Force/Pushing - FrequentlyExerting Force/Pulling - FrequentlyAscend/Descend - FrequentlyBalancing - OccasionallyPosition Self/Stooping - FrequentlyPosition Self/Kneeling - FrequentlyPosition Self/Crouching - FrequentlyPosition Self/Crawling - FrequentlyReaching - ConstantlyHandling - ConstantlyGrasping - FrequentlyFeeling - RarelyCommunicate/Talking - OccasionallyCommunicate/Hearing - FrequentlyRepetitive Motions - FrequentlyCoordination - FrequentlyClimbing - RarelyWorking ConditionsExtreme cold - FrequentlyExtreme heat - FrequentlyHumid - FrequentlyWet - FrequentlyNoise - FrequentlyHazards - FrequentlyTemperature Change - FrequentlyVibration - FrequentlyBase Hourly Rate: $36.08How We Protect What Matters Most:1Vision insurancePerformance bonus

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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.


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