A Operator Maintenance Technician

About the role

Johns Manville is seeking a skilled technician to join our team. This position requires a deep understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems, with secondary responsibilities in mechanical operations.

Responsibilities

• Uses the SAP Computer System
• Plans, orders materials and schedules
• Immersed in Allen-Bradley process control systems
• Writes basic PLC code
• Troubleshoots PLC code and control network infrastructure
• Completes activities under the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation sections
• Electrical: Reads and interprets electrical electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, instruments loop sheets and technical manuals; installs and maintains complex electrical, electronic and pneumatic measurements and control systems; troubleshoots and repairs variable speed motor drive systems; troubleshoots and repairs pneumatic and hydraulic systems; reads and follows practices set forth in the National Electrical Code; selects and uses all standard electrical/electronic and instrumentation test equipment; troubleshoots and maintains power distribution system; calibrates critical Spunbond process measuring equipment.
• Instrumentation: Installs and fabricates instrument components; modifies control loops, movement and replacement of instruments, and addition and deletions to the systems; troubleshoots, repair and maintain instrumentation system and components, including control valve system; maintains charts/log and records; follows area housekeeping and safety rules; operates shop and power tools in a safe and efficient manner; actively participates and contributes to cross-functional teams; supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements
• Mechanical: Troubleshoots and repairs pneumatic systems; troubleshoots and repairs boiler dowtherm systems; troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems; operates, troubleshoots and repairs forklifts; reads and understands blueprints, sketches, mechanical drawings and equipment manuals; performs precision alignment tasks using laser systems; able to perform basic millwright tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of formal technical training or equivalent in electrical and instrumentation craft
• Five years electrical/instrumentation experience for primary craft
• Experience with writing code and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley control systems
• Formal training on PLCs and VFDs – Allen-Bradley preferred
• Two years or equivalent training industrial millwright experience for secondary craft preferred
• Should be capable of entering information into computer software systems
• Knowledge of SAP system
• Knowledge of the operation of shop equipment
• Rigging experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Physical Skills: Frequent lifting and moving up to 25 pounds, occasional lifting or moving more than 100 pounds; frequent standing, walking, sitting, using hands, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; talking, hearing, tasting, smelling; frequent use of shop and power tools; frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles; frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions; frequent exposure to high, precarious places; frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions; frequent exposure to extreme cold and heat; frequent exposure to risk or electrical shock; frequent exposure to vibration.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold and heat; risk or electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits

• 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
• Paid vacation and paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees
• Basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage
• Tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs

Diversity & Inclusion

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.