Mechanic

James Hardie Corporation; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Community involvement

Job summary

James Hardie Corporation in Prattville, Alabama, is seeking a Maintenance Technician with 3+ years in a continuous operating manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining equipment reliability and safety, optimizing maintenance processes, and supporting operations without disruption.

Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical and electrical skills, experience with CMMS, and a commitment to safety and efficiency. A competitive benefits program is offered, recognizing the importance of our employees.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of maintenance experience in a continuous operating manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical technical knowledge.
• Experience working with a CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic vision for maintenance and reliability.
• Support plans to reduce breakdowns and optimize maintenance.
• Maintain the facility safely and ensure equipment availability.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Maintenance experience

CMMS experience

Job description

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.

Summary

Position Responsibilities

Implement strategic vision for maintenance and reliability to correct, coordinate, and support plant maintenance functions by:

• Supporting plans to reduce breakdowns, improve planned maintenance, optimize scheduled maintenance, and effectively execute down-day events
• Maintaining the facility in a safe manner and to a standard level of equipment availability
• Participating in the wash up day planning, half-time, and follow-up meetings
• Incorporating plant delay items into weekly wash ups
• Maintaining close contact with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure maintenance activities occur with minimal disruption to production operations
• Recommending improvement in maintenance and operational procedures
• Capturing and recording necessary equipment and material history
• Working with storeroom personnel to order replacement parts.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

What You’ll Do:

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision include:

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3 or more years maintenance experience in a continuous operating (24/7) manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical technical knowledge.
• Experience working with a CMMS

What You’ll Receive:

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
• 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
• Paid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions
• And more. Click here to learn more about our benefits

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.