1st Shift Maintenance Technician - Industrial/Manufacturing

Saint--gobain; Olyphant (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician for a small, 24/7 specialty manufacturing facility. The role focuses on safe operation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of production equipment and facility systems.

Collaboration with production staff is essential to prioritize work and ensure reliability. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals, drawings, and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in chemical, powder processing, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Welding, fabrication, or machining experience.
• Experience with 6S methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and process-related equipment issues.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and determine root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Plan and execute maintenance work with minimal supervision.
• Partner closely with operators and supervisors to prioritize maintenance activities and communicate equipment status.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and spare parts inventory information.
• Support installation, modification, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Perform facility maintenance activities including utility systems, HVAC, lighting, and infrastructure repairs.
• Follow all safety procedures including LOTO and risk assessment requirements.
• Identify and implement reliability and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Maintain clean and organized maintenance work areas through 6S methodologies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Welding

Fabrication

Machining

Job description

1st Shift Maintenance Technician - Industrial/Manufacturing

Shift: M-F 6am-2:30pm (occasional overtime may be required)
Compensation: $30.00/hour

The number one priority of the Maintenance Technician is to create and continuously monitor a safe work environment for themselves and everyone. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for safely maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment, utilities, and facility systems in a small, 24/7 specialty manufacturing facility. As part of a two-person maintenance team operating on a single shift, this role requires a highly autonomous individual who can prioritize work independently, respond to equipment issues, communicate effectively with production personnel, and support continuous improvement efforts. The technician plays a key role in maximizing equipment reliability while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship. The Maintenance Technician will have a thorough understanding of policies, procedures, quality standards, good manufacturing practices and safety environment regulations.

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and process-related equipment issues.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and determine root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Plan and execute maintenance work with minimal supervision.
• Partner closely with operators and supervisors to prioritize maintenance activities and communicate equipment status.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and spare parts inventory information.
• Support installation, modification, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Perform facility maintenance activities including utility systems, HVAC, lighting, and infrastructure repairs.
• Follow all safety procedures including LOTO and risk assessment requirements.
• Identify and implement reliability and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Maintain clean and organized maintenance work areas through 6S methodologies.

Is this job for you ?

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals, drawings, and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in chemical, powder processing, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Welding, fabrication, or machining experience.

Experience with 6S methodologies.

A little more about us

At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group's commitment is guided by its purpose,"Making the World a Better Home."

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state's Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at <[emailprotected]> .

Benefits in joining us

Benefits in joining us

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want