Mechanic - TAD

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

Job summary

Owens Corning Foundation is seeking a Mechanic in Jacksonville, Florida. The role involves maintaining and repairing equipment in the plant, ensuring safety and environmental compliance. Responsibilities include emergency repairs, scheduled maintenance, and effective communication of operational issues.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma (GED preferred) and have relevant experience in mechanical repairs, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred.
• Experience in mechanical repairs, welding, and electrical.
• Ability to take precision measurements and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant equipment efficiently and safely.
• Perform scheduled and emergency repairs as necessary.
• Assist in preventive maintenance and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

Precision measurement

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Lift truck / bobcat

Job description

The mechanic is responsible and accountable for maintaining equipment in the plant in a safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant condition. The mechanic strives to achieve the highest operating efficiency, job efficiency, and standard of performance possible while conducting machine set‑up, troubleshooting, and repairs. The incumbent also optimizes the preventative/predictive maintenance process. The mechanic is responsible for communicating critical information concerning environmental compliance, homeland security, and operational issues to the designated associate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be able to work 6AM - 2PM Monday - Friday, available, and respond to trouble calls on weekends and after hours.
• Performs emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs during machine service.
• Assists operators in more complicated repairs and adjustments where precision skills are needed.
• Complete all reports and transactions required to document work in SAP.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and inspections as required.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required work.
• Fabricate and weld as needed to specifications.
• Perform building maintenance as needed (lights, exhaust fans, painting, etc.).
• Troubleshoot problems by analyzing a problem and the steps to identify root causes. Helps reduce cycle time to problem resolution and eliminate the “replace and see what happens” method.
• Use all hand tools, special tools, and test equipment accurately and safely.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate shop equipment.
• Review and create job hazard analysis.
• Perform root and apparent cause analysis of chronic/repetitive/costly failures.
• Provide technical and operational support as needed.
• Follow oral and written communication instructions.
• Use nested equipment list:
  • Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot pumps, valves, pipes, burners, filter systems, agitators, blowers, check valves, PRDs, pipe insulation, steam traps, and fans.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Associate degree preferred.
• Qualified lift truck / bobcat operator.
• Knowledge of mechanical repairs, welding, electrical including PLC and electronic drives, fabrication, plumbing, etc.
• Ability to take precision measurements.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance craft skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of safe work procedures.
• Self‑starter, motivated and goal‑oriented. Able to demonstrate good leadership skills, risk management ability, and high stress tolerance.
• Decision making.
• Critical thinking.
• Communication.
• Safety awareness & proactiveness.
• Work standards / quality.
• Process knowledge.
• Contributing to team success.
• Managing work / time management.
• Attention to detail.
  • Customer focus.

Physical Demands

• Vision: Must be capable of reading letters/numbers and have good color perception.
• Full range of motion: Full, some bending, lifting, and standing for 8–12 hour period.
• Lifting capacity: Must be capable of lifting minimum of 40 pounds.
• Sitting/standing/climbing: Standing for 12 hours daily, and moving up and down stairs and working at elevated heights.

Safety Responsibilities

Each employee is expected to support the overall safety goals of the facility. To protect and enhance the environment, health and safety of our employees, contractors, suppliers, neighbors, and customers by engaging all employees in the EHS process. The incumbent is responsible for:

• Operating under the premise that “Our commitment to safety is unconditional.”
• Participating in work area self‑inspections and accident investigations.
• Recommend corrective actions to make the workplace safer.
• Promoting the following:
  • Safety training and awareness by taking an active part in identifying safety education needs.
  • Health and safety during meetings, at work stations, and in our daily lives.
  • Setting a positive example for others.
  • Reporting all accidents and near misses.
  • Setting a consistent example of completing all safety tasks and training on time.
  • Complying with all safety rules and with no exception.
  • Refusing to operate any defective, questionable, or homemade equipment/tools.

May work in dusty, dirty, hot, wet conditions or at heights. Requires stamina due to standing the majority of the day. May need to move moderately heavy cartons/cans of asphalt. Majority of time spent outside in the elements. Exposure to hazards such as hot equipment, product, and fumes. May work in an awkward position which exposes them to additional hazards. Personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and steel‑toe shoes is required.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.