Maintenance Technician

Owens Corning; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning in Russellville, AR is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the Foam Plant Operations Team. The role focuses on routine planned and breakdown maintenance, optimizing equipment performance and training apprentices.

You will work 12-hour shifts, use SAP for work orders, and adhere to all safety policies. A High School diploma and 5+ years in industrial maintenance, plus strong mechanical and electrical skills, are required. Willingness to travel to other OC plants as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years in an industrial maintenance role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain process equipment and controls knowledge.
• Develop troubleshooting skills for equipment and controls.
• Perform routine and nonroutine maintenance tasks.
• Use SAP to document work orders and maintenance data.
• Follow Owens Corning safety policies and plant rules.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area following 5S.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work up to 12 hours in hot/cold environments.
• Travel to other OC plants as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial electrical

Industrial mechanical

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

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OC Business Title: Maintenance Technician

Pay Rate: $31.00 hr w/ $1.00 shift differential for nights

Hours: 2/2/3 Schedule

• 12 hr Shifts
• 7:40am- 8:00pm/7:40pm-8:00am

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

This position is part of the Russellville Foam Plant Operations Team and plays a role in improving overall reliability and performance of manufacturing and infrastructure equipment. This opportunity is critical to the performance and continued growth of the Russellville Foam Plant.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for routine planned and breakdown maintenance activities on shift, maintaining the plant equipment at optimum efficiency. Successful candidates must demonstrate both the ability to work in self-directed teams, with little to no supervision, as well as demonstrate the ability to drive results in a team environment. Successful candidates will be required to use their troubleshooting skills and experience to resolve technical and mechanical problems that may occur. The successful candidate would also be responsible for development and training of Maintenance Apprentices and work with operations to improve machine efficiencies.

As a team member, you will have many opportunities to extend your skill base and will be expected to accept responsibility and be accountable for contributing to the successful operation of the plant. We expect pride in workmanship and team involvement in ensuring a safe environment, eliminating waste, and working together to solve problems, make decisions and improve operations.

We need people who are all about making a difference at work and making things better day by day.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the process, process equipment, controls, and spare parts.
• Develop troubleshooting skills and techniques for the equipment and controls.
• Perform routine and nonroutine industrial maintenance tasks.
• Utilize our computer maintenance management system (SAP) to maintain and enter documentation from all work orders.
• Learn and comply with all Owens Corning safety policies along with all other plant rules.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area that follows 5S standards.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Work up to 12 hours in hot/cold manufacturing environment.
• Walk/stand on concrete floor continuously for up to 12 hours.
• Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - steel-toed shoes, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) hearing protection and long-sleeved shirt (with shirt tail tucked in) as necessary for task.
• Maintain high level of attendance.
• All other duties as assigned or needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 5+ year’s experience in an industrial maintenance position

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE

• Schooling and certifications in maintenance /electronics related field
• Willingness-to-learn-more attitude through developed work habits, machine instruction booklets, self-taught skills courses, and outside educational programs
• Industrial mechanical experience and knowledge (bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, chain drives, etc.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Above average troubleshooting of mechanical equipment in an industrial environment
• Understanding, experience, and troubleshooting capabilities with industrial electrical
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude in an industrial environment
• Ability to travel as needed. Travel will be heavier during start up as visit other OC plants to learn the business.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Nearest Major Market: Little Rock
Nearest Secondary Market: Russellville