Multi-Craft Maintenance Mechanic-Nights!

Owens Corning; Buell (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Maintenance Multi‑Craft Technician to maintain and repair facility equipment. The role requires electrical and mechanical maintenance, PLC familiarity, and adherence to safety standards. Shift will transition to a 6:00 PM–6:00 AM night schedule after training.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, PLC/HSI programming, and troubleshooting with SAP work orders. Strong diagnostic and teamwork skills are essential for minimizing downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in formal industrial electrical and/or mechanical maintenance.
• Familiarity with PLCs, electrical systems and process control.
• Ability to read technical manuals, drawings and schematics.
• Basic computer skills and aptitude for maintenance software.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment to ensure uptime.
• Program HMIs, PLCs, Servos and other electrical systems.
• Diagnose electrical problems using schematics and manuals.
• Lead root cause analysis for equipment failures when needed.
• Maintain safety practices and PPE compliance.
• Operate cranes, forklifts and manual lifts as required.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical maintenance

Safety practices

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associates/Technical certificate preferred

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

SAP Work Order System

Job description

Location

Fort Smith, AR, US, 72916

Job Summary

Owens Corning in Fort Smith currently has an opening for a Maintenance Multi-Craft Technician. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Purpose of the Job

A Multi‑Craft Tech maintains, installs, removes, constructs and repairs facility equipment safely. Ensures plant equipment performs at maximum levels and minimizes unscheduled interruption of the plant operation. Responsible for both electrical and mechanical industrial maintenance activities. Familiarity of programmable logic controllers, electrical systems, and process control systems is required.

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Formal industrial electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience
• Prefer formal classroom industrial maintenance training
• Mechanic and Electrician Evaluation Tests - Minimum Score
• Basic computer skills
• Work varying shifts for training and then transition to a Night shift schedule: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Technical Certificate in Industrial Electronics or Maintenance preferred.
• Proficient in Allen Bradley and/or Siemens PLC.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Maintenance knowledge with handling, installing, testing and operating all types of mechanical and electrical equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, motors, MCCs, electrical, HVAC, PLC, etc.
• Precision and Predictive maintenance techniques knowledge and applications
• Maintenance planning and scheduling knowledge to execute planned work and record unplanned work
• Determines the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Maintenance metrics knowledge to monitor, optimize and drive continuous improvement
• Effective communication skills to work with all levels of the plant organization, contractors and vendors
• Mathematical ability utilizing arithmetic, algebra and geometry
• Ability to read and work from technical manuals, engineering drawings, sketches, charts, etc.
• Troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities with large industrial equipment
• Quick decision‑making ability to overcome upset situations
• Work independently and cooperatively with others
• Requires little or no supervision, and operates both safely and with a sense of urgency
• Accepts change and considerable variety in the workplace
• Must learn new controls technologies and systems as required throughout plant
• Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Lift, carry and handle up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate cranes, forklifts and various man lifts

Computer & Software Competencies

• Navigate SAP Work Order System proficiently
• Utilize a keyboard to routinely take online coursework and input work order information

Job Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and electrical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on all plant, ancillary and facilities necessary equipment
• Actively and consistently engages in Total Productive Maintenance and transfers knowledge in the basics of Autonomous Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance
• Programs HMIs, PLCs, Servos, and other electrical systems
• Makes safe, timely and appropriate decisions when an emergency or breakdown occurs so that production interruption is minimized
• For equipment or processes where maintenance costs are high, where reliability is low, or where chronic problems exist, performs additional analysis to identify appropriate maintenance practices (e.g., Root Cause Failure Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Reliability‑centered maintenance analysis).
• Diagnose basic electrical problems and determines how to correct them, checking schematics, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary
• Uses PLC computer interfaces for troubleshooting
• Uses the manufacturing communications network effectively
• Follows the plant safety process and ensures that good safety habits are instilled in the other craft labor and equipment operators.
• Maintains an awareness of all safety issues within area of responsibility, and responds with appropriate urgency to correct safety issues identified.
• Ensures compliance with the electrical Arc Flash and Lock, Tag, Try (LTT) safety initiatives
• Develop and provide skills training to other employees
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing professional and intercompany networks
• Regular onsite attendance
• Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to safeguard self with proper PPE for the specific task
• Exposure to hot/cold temperature- continuously
• Exposure to noise- continuously
• Hand/Eye Coordination- continuously
• Walk, sit, stand for duration of shift with regular breaks
• Lift/carry/move up to 50 lbs. independently and heavier weights with assistance.
• Climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• Ability to work extended hours as necessary
• Able to operate computers & computerized equipment for quality, safety and compliance testing and training.
• Ability to communicate with co‑workers face to face, by telephone, and electronic communications.
• Possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment, operate a computer, and other standard office equipment.
• Vision adequate to manipulate equipment controls, complete paperwork, utilize computers, and have depth perception.

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. This position does not now or in the future support Visa Sponsorship.