Maintenance Mechanic

USG; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

USG in Weirton, WV offers a starting hourly payrate of $28.45–$34.50 for a Maintenance/Technician role on a Mon-Fri 7am–3pm shift. The position involves troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance of industrial equipment, with responsibilities across motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveyors and production machines.

Applicants should be able to read diagrams, operate common tools, and work safely in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Perform assigned repair and servicing tasks.
• Respect safety rules and standards.
• Possess physical ability to negotiate ladders and steps.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Understand verbal and written instructions from supervision.

Responsibilities

• Compliance with all safety and housekeeping rules.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep industrial equipment operating efficiently.
• Become familiar with plant work order system.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, cranes/hoist, rigging equipment, welders, fall restraint, etc.
• Work as part of a team, communicating and cooperating to achieve results.
• Active role in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Read diagrams/manuals

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic systems

Cranes/hoist

Rigging equipment

Welders

Job description

Starting hourly payrate $28.45 - $34.50 per hour.

Shift, M-F, 7am - 3pm

Role & Responsibilities

• Compliance with all safety and housekeeping rules.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities necessary to keep industrial equipment operating efficiently. Tasks may include but are not limited to motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, engineering specifications; and troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Become familiar with plant work order system.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, cranes/hoist, rigging equipment, welders, fall restraint, etc.
• Work as part of a team, communicating and cooperating to achieve the required results.
• Expected to take an active role in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
• Adaptable to scheduling requirements including shiftwork, assignment of overtime, working weekends, etc. where applicable.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to perform assigned repair and servicing tasks.
• Willingness to work the assigned schedule.
• Consistently demonstrate an understanding of all plant & departmental safety rules, standards, and programs.
• Meet the essential physical requirements of the position. Negotiate steps and ladders.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Have ability to understand verbal and written instructions from plant supervision and efficiently and effectively perform assigned tasks.
• Responsible for maintaining a set of personal tools as specified in the operator rate program.

Additional Information

Department: Technical

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

• USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families.
• These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage.
• The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest.
• These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.
• Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan.
• Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few.
• USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.
• USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

EOE including disability/veteran

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values - innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety - have helped us become the company we are today.

Headquartered in Chicago, we serve construction markets around the world with wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable our customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play.

Our network of plants, mines, quarries and other facilities includes 49 manufacturing locations and over 7,500 employees across North America.