Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Saint-Gobain Group; L'Anse Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed in L’Anse, Michigan, is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Mechanic to support and maintain facility equipment and systems. The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days and involves 12-hour rotating shifts post-training, with flexibility in hours and overtime as needed.

The position requires reading machine diagrams, performing mechanical maintenance, welding, and safe operation of tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent experience.
• 4–7 years of mechanical maintenance experience or 2+ years of technical school training.
• Certification involving maintenance or equipment reliability is required.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and the employee handbook.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Operate hand tools such as grinders, drills, and pneumatic guns.
• Read machine diagrams and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble conveying systems.
• Operate metal saws and perform drilling/tapping.
• Welding, oxy/acetylene and plasma cutting proficiency.
• Complete maintenance work orders and maintain tool health.
• Occasionally operate a forklift and monitor housekeeping.

Skills

Read diagrams

Troubleshooting

Welding

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school training (2+ years)

Maintenance/equipment reliability certification

Tools

Forklift

Machining tools (grinders, drills)

Welding equipment

Job description

SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE! We are offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid after completing 90 days of employment.

The CertainTeed facility in L’Anse, Michigan, manufactures ceiling tiles. We work hard together to create an environment that teaches our employees manufacturing skills. We are looking for a dedicated maintenance mechanic to increase our team’s efficiencies by supporting and maintaining our facilities and equipment.

Schedule: Training is conducted on the day shift (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.) with rotating shifts after training is completed. Individuals must be flexible on shift hours assigned and overtime requirements. After training, the hours will rotate between days and nights, working 12-hour shifts.

Job Functions:

• Follow all safety rules and rules as established in the employee handbook
• Follow standard operating procedures
• Operate various hand tools, including the use of hand grinders, drills, pneumatic air guns, etc.
• Must have the ability to read machine diagrams and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• May perform basic/precision maintenance duties to include: reducer/coupling alignment, motor alignment, mounting taper bore bearings with taper sleeve adaptors, mount pillow block, and flange bearing to specifications.
• Has the ability to dismantle, repair, and reassemble conveying systems (live roller, belt, and screw).
• Has the ability to operate metal saws; is proficient in drilling/tapping.
• Is proficient in welding, oxy/acetylene cutting, and plasma cutting
• Completes maintenance work orders as needed
• Maintains good housekeeping as established by Operator Duty Sheets and identifies gaps and areas for improvement
• Operates forklift as needed
• Maintains tools and equipment in good working condition

Is this job for you ?

Education and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 4-7 years of experience with mechanical experience or 2 or more years of technical school training.
• Certification involving maintenance or equipment reliability is required.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry preferred

Mindset:

• Collaborative, interested in learning & growth. Problem-solving and innovation.
• Ability to communicate positively with co-workers, supervisors, and managers

Physical Demands:

• Must be capable of lifting up to 50lbs
• Must be able to climb stairs

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,“Makingthe 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

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