Mechanic Second Class

Owens Corning Foundation; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Indiana, Pennsylvania is looking for a Maintenance Technician to ensure the plant equipment is maintained in an efficient and safe manner. This role includes performing repairs, supporting maintenance leaders, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, along with skills in mechanical repairs and electrical systems. The position requires the ability to work in varying conditions and perform physical tasks associated with maintenance duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs without assistance.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs with assistance.
• Work in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work shift work and from heights.

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance Leader and shift leaders on jobs.
• Perform scheduled maintenance tasks.
• Report equipment concerns to leaders.
• Assist during process upsets as needed.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Welding

Electrical including PLC

Machining

Plumbing

Good oral and written communication skills

Basic knowledge of mathematics

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Ability to take precision measurements

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Qualified Maintenance Technician at another Job/Company

Maintenance Trainee Program

Tools

PeopleSoft

Globalink

Owens Corning University (OCU)

Job description

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The primary objective is to maintain plant equipment in a safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant condition. Strive to achieve the highest operating efficiency, job efficiency, and standard of performance possible while maintaining product quality.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Maintenance Leader, Planner/Scheduler and shift leaders on jobs to be performed.
• Performs PM’s as they are scheduled
• Reports all equipment concerns to their leaders
• Performs all equipment repairs and projects in a safe and efficient manner using all safety procedures.
• Answer line calls in a prompt manner and carry required tools to complete work safety and efficiently
• Assist during process upsets as needed.
• Wear all safety equipment necessary for the job and follow all plant safety rules and regulations, including the machinery lockout procedure.
• Follow the scheduled jobs unless given approval to deviate from the schedule.
• Clean up immediately after a job is completed and maintain a quality house-cleaning program.
• Attend schools, seminars, etc. to enhance skills in the various crafts including mechanical, electrical, PLC, machining and welding.
• Keep the parts and tool rooms organized and cleaned.
• Work with other employees in a team like manner.
• Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss accident or on-the-job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem
• Operate equipment only when you are trained in its use or are working with or under the direction of a qualified employee, and you are authorized to do so by your supervisor
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge in mechanical repairs, welding, electrical to include PLC and electronic drives, machining, plumbing, etc. to maintain the plant.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Ability to read and interrupt blueprints
• Ability to take precision measurements

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

• Log into and navigate Globalink to access PeopleSoft for paycheck/benefits enrollment information
• Log into and navigate Owens Corning University (OCU) and accomplish required online training routinely
• Basic computer knowledge and skills

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Qualified Maintenance Technician at another Job/Company
• Maintenance Trainee Program

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs without assistance
• Ability to routinely lift up to 80 lbs with assistance
• Work for up to 12 hours in extreme hold/cold manufacturing environment
• Walk/stand on concrete floors continuously for up to 12 hours
• Routinely ascend and descend stairs and ladders as work area requires
• Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – steel toed shoes, ear plugs, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) as necessary for task
• Push/Drive floor sweeping and cleaning equipment or tools as necessary for housekeeping duties
• Ability to rotate and work shift work
• Exposure to noise
• Ability to work from heights (silos and JLG Lifts)