Maintenance 2 Class Prob

Owens Corning; Summit (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Maintenance Specialist 1/C to enhance safety, equipment reliability, and reduce maintenance costs at their Summit Asphalt Plant. This role involves technical maintenance tasks, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with the Maintenance Leader to ensure optimal plant operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations and maintenance across various systems.
• Ability to work independently with good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve equipment within the Summit Asphalt Plant.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on plant equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Job description

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Pay Rate: Probation rate $29.50; after 60 days $30.50

Job Type: Full time / Overtime Guarantee

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Specialist 1/C is accountable to the Maintenance Leader for the continuous improvement of safety for plant personnel, environmental compliance, equipment reliability, and reducing maintenance costs consistent with overall plant goals. The purpose of this role is to assist the Maintenance Leader in maintaining and improving the equipment within the Summit Asphalt Plant.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Take personal ownership to work safely each day and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety.
2. Notify the Maintenance Leader immediately of any accident, near miss, or injury, regardless of how minor it may seem.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in pipe fitting.
4. Identify and fix unsafe conditions and report them immediately to the Plant Leader.
5. Know and practice lock/tag/try procedures for all required plant equipment.
6. Maintain and understand plant piping systems, including water, steam, compressed air, and asphalt systems.
7. Understand and use proper lockout devices for piping systems, including locking valves, installing blinds, and confined vessel entry procedures.
8. Understand and use burn-welding safety/hot work permits.
9. Practice line breaking procedures safely.
10. Replace and service seals and gaskets, including pump packing.
11. Replace valves and valve components as needed.
12. Use basic electrical test equipment (voltmeter, clamp-on ammeter).
13. Perform non-certified welding (Arc/MIG/TIG).
14. Troubleshoot and maintain burner systems.
15. Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.
16. Repair all plant equipment as necessary.
17. Properly align equipment.
18. Obtain forklift and aerial lift certifications and operate accordingly.
19. Operate boilers and perform blow-down procedures.
20. Test boiler water chemistry.
21. Follow fall protection procedures and requirements.
22. Understand arc flash safety and PPE procedures.
23. Perform all additional maintenance skills required, even if not specifically listed.

Skills and Abilities

1. Technical knowledge relevant to maintenance tasks.
2. Knowledge of production operations.
3. Safety and environmental compliance awareness.
4. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
5. Follow oral and written instructions accurately.
6. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
7. Basic computer skills.
8. Ability to work independently with good judgment.
9. Proficiency in using a multimeter.
10. Willingness to learn and improve skills through training.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Experience in operations and maintenance across various systems such as boilers, incinerators, preheaters, hot oil systems, tank burners, truck loading/unloading, acid systems, and computer control operations.

Essential Physical Requirements / Work Environment