Industrial Maintenance Technician

Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway; Milan Township (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Shift differential eligibility

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Milan, OH. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and facility equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

The position features a 12-hour night shift (2-2-3) with a pay range based on experience. The incumbent will read schematics, perform preventive maintenance, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to safety and JM policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4-7 years of multi-craft maintenance experience.
• Strong commitment to safety and ability to read schematics and prints.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and execute timely repairs.
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, and manuals to troubleshoot equipment.
• Install, modify, and repair machinery, components, and control systems.
• Use diagnostic tools to test equipment performance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC controls

Reading schematics

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Conduit and wiring

Test equipment (voltmeters, ammeters)

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Milan OH

R26_1893

Full time

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is $35.93.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and facility equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role supports plant performance by minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a 12-hour Night Shift (2-2-3 schedule) and we can accept candidates for this range of $31.04----$35.93 an hour based on qualifications and skill set.

Your Day to Day:

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform routine, preventive, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and execute timely repairs
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to troubleshoot equipment
• Install, modify, and repair machinery, components, and control systems
• Use diagnostic tools (e.g., voltmeters, ammeters) to test equipment performance

Electrical & Mechanical Work

• Maintain and repair electrical systems including single-phase and three-phase power distribution
• Install and repair conduit, wiring, motors, and control systems
• Perform mechanical repairs on conveyors, drives, pumps, and other production equipment
• Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and continuous improvement projects

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and refine preventive maintenance plans to improve uptime
• Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions
• Recommend process and equipment improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety, environmental, and JM policies and procedures
• Complete Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and identify/report hazards
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace and support plant housekeeping initiatives
• Wear proper PPE and actively contribute to a safety-first culture

Team Collaboration

• Partner with operations and engineering teams to resolve issues quickly
• Communicate effectively across shifts to ensure continuity of maintenance activities
• Train and support team members on equipment and best practices

What You Bring to the Team:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 4-7 years of multi-craft maintenance experience
• Strong commitment to safety
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read schematics, prints, and technical documentation
• Working knowledge of PLC systems and controls (preferred)
• Ability to disassemble, diagnose, repair, and perform preventative repair measures on mechanical equipment including, but not limited to: pumps, gearboxes, reducers, couplings, seals, rotating elements, blowers, fans, hydraulic units, valves, chillers, and compressors
• Demonstrate advanced Mechanical aptitude, including pipe fitting, fabricating
• Knowledge of use of hand tools and power tools
• Knowledge of shop machinery, including hydraulic press, mill & drill press, lathe, and saw(s) (band & Chop)
• Basic computer skills for documentation and maintenance systems

What Success Looks Like:

• Reduced equipment downtime and improved reliability
• Strong safety performance and adherence to procedures
• Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Positive collaboration across maintenance and production teams

Why Join Johns Manville

• Competitive hourly pay and shift differential eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
• Opportunity to work in a high-performing, team-oriented environment
• Ongoing training and career development

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements of this position are: (these requirements are typical for most of our manufacturing roles)

• The ability to stand for extended periods
• The ability to manually lift, push or pull at least 50 pounds safely and with proper body mechanics, sometimes while in awkward positions.
• Use of hands (repetitive motion, grabbing, feeling, sensing, pulling)
• The ability to work safely in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful work environment
• The ability to safely and effectively work in an often-dusty work environment that experiences a broad range of temperatures (very hot to very cold).
• The ability to withstand the rigors of working a 12(or 8)-hour rotating shift schedule.
• The ability to bend, stoop or kneel repetitively.
• The ability to reach or work above the shoulder

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

About Us

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

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