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GAF Maintenance Technician B in Myerstown, Pennsylvania
Job Description:
Introduction
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.
Want to be part of a great culture, in a safety-focused and diverse environment while enjoying competitive pay and benefits that start on day #1?
Founded in 2000, GAF Myerstown manufactures 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.
$1,000 Sign On after 90 Days!
$1,000 Retention after 6 Months!
$2,000 Total In New Hire Bonuses!
Paid relocation benefits offered!
Pay Range: This position will pay between $34.01/hour and $37.36/hour depending on experience.
Shift: This position will have a 16-week rotation, working 8-hour shifts, 40 hours a week, as followed:
12 weeks, first shift, 7am - 3pm
2 weeks, second shift, 3pm - 11pm 2 weeks, third shift, 11pm - 7am
Summary
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.
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.
Physical Demands
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
Mustbeabletoclimbladdersand/orstairs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.
Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery.
Must be able to drive a forklift which requires sitting for long periods of time, as well as the ability to use your arms and legs to work the controls, brakes and steering wheel.
Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone
Under This Roof, We Require
High school graduate or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years applying technical experience in an industrial setting
Able to use basic hand tools and tools required by your area of technical expertise
Safetyconsciousnesswithathoroughunderstandingoffederal,state,localand 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
Flexible and open-minded
Under This Roof, We Also Value
Evidence of continuing education in his/her technical field
Experience in a heavy manufacturing/continuous process/web handling industry
Experience with PLC, programming skills in ladder logic, digital and analog D.C. drives
Technical skills in single or closed loop (PID) process controllers
Knowledgeofpredictivemaintenanceincludingtrendandvibrationanalysis
Willingness to seek assistance and collaborate with support personnel
Comfortable with PC-based office software and other common applications
How We Protect What Matters Most
We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
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.
Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal trainingprogramsandcourses,aswellasageneroustuitionreimbursementprogram.
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.