Mechanic 2

Johns Manville; McPherson (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Johns Manville in McPherson, KS is hiring a Mechanic to inspect, maintain, and repair plant machinery, systems, and facilities. You will work from blueprints and schematics, follow procedures, and cooperate with all levels to uphold our core values: People, Passion, Performance, and Protection.

The role offers a day shift from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, with potential for some 12-hour rotations, benefits from the first month, and a starting hourly rate of $33.66, rising to $34.94 within 180 days.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret basic blueprints and diagrams.
• Follow instructions from supervisors to perform repairs.
• Maintain safe work practices and use protective equipment.
• Assist with repairs and preventive maintenance as needed.
• Ability to work with a variety of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment.
• Read blueprints and diagrams to plan work.
• Assist with major and minor repairs under supervision.
• Support 5S and housekeeping to keep areas clean.
• Document work orders and maintenance activities.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

## Mechanic 2Apply: McPherson KS: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_1744**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 $33.66.Johns Manville, McPherson, KS facility is looking for a Mechanic to join the team!The incumbent inspects, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, systems, buildings, facilities and physical structures. Must be able to assist, under supervision, in other job skills when it is a requisite for job completion. Working with complex blueprints, diagrams, and sketches, and from general verbal and written instructions, according to established operating procedures, performs the following duties while cooperating with all levels within the organization in support of the four Johns Manville core values: **People, Passion, Performance, and Protection.****What We Offer:*** While the starting rate is $33.66, within 180 days, after a series of increases, employees rate changes to $34.94* Shift info: Day shift 7 AM -- 3:30 PM position with potential for some 12 hour rotating shift time* Vacation Benefits: employees begin earning vacation the month after hire, earning 8 hours per month up to a max of 80 hours in the first year!* Excellent medical benefits: coverage starts on the 1st day of the month after employment begins* A welcoming team, the McPherson facility is recognized as one of the top JM facilities within the Insulation Systems Division, we recently went through an expansion within the last few years and continue to exceed plant goals and objectivesDay to Day:* Uses safe work practices including the use of eye, ear, hand, respiratory, head, and foot protection as needed.* Keeps equipment and work areas clean and orderly at all times by following the principles of 5S.* Works in a professional manner with all employees.* Prepares, reads, interprets, and follows basic blueprints, diagrams, and sketches, making all measurements and calculations necessary to complete job.* Following instructions from the Maintenance Chief or a higher-rated mechanic/electrician, makes minor repairs and adjustments to machinery and equipment as are necessary to keep it in operation. As directed, removes from service machinery and equipment which require major repair or which cannot be repaired while in operation or position. Assists higher-rated mechanic/electrician in making major repairs and reinstalling machinery and equipment. Makes minor and less-complex repairs alone or with assistance.* Assists with general construction, systems work, masonry, carpentry, and painting work using appropriate materials and hand, power, portable, and stationary tools and equipment. May operate mobile equipment. Assists with water treatment and fire protection equipment tests following prescribed methods. Adds materials and makes corrections and repairs based on test results.* Performs all types of available maintenance and repair work that is essential to efficient operation of the plant.* Assists with preventive and predictive maintenance work, as well as troubleshooting and reactive repairs.* During cleanouts and emergencies, performs any duties necessary to get equipment back into operation in minimum time.* Makes welds, brazes, cuts, solders, and silver-solders all grades and types of metal from difficult positions and hard-to-reach locations in an efficient and workmanship-like manner.* Fills out work orders, requisitions, inspection reports, time distribution material usage, etc., and performs other clerical duties necessary to maintain proper records relative to the work performed.* Must possess and maintain the necessary tools for above classification where required and be proficient in their use and care.* Performs other related duties as directed including duties of lower classifications.* Assists with inspections on machinery and equipment while in operation, diagnosing faulty operation.* Determines the extent to which machine parts may become worn without affecting the operating efficiency of the machine, as well as when a defective part should be repaired or replaced. Removes those machines which require major repairs or that cannot be repaired while in operation or position.* Makes necessary repairs to machinery and reinstalls. May remove or install equipment and machinery or make revisions or additions thereto.* As directed, makes revisions and additions to existing systems, performing any necessary pipe fitting or plumbing work. May make repairs to systems under emergency conditions in order to maintain plant operations.* Periodically inspects and makes necessary adjustments or repairs to plant fire protection system, including alarms and auxiliary devices.* Uses hand and power tools of all kinds, as well as a variety of measuring and testing instruments.**Please Keep in Mind**If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.**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.