Maintenance Apprenticeship

Maintenance Mechanic

The Mechanical Apprenticeship Program will develop the successful candidate to be a Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic. The Apprenticeship Program will generally run for a period of 4 years. During the Apprenticeship Program employees will receive on-the-job and classroom training. Each apprentice shall be subject to a periodic examination and on-the-job performance appraisal.

The purpose of the Maintenance Mechanic is to install and repair mechanical systems, apparatus, mechanical components of industrial machinery and equipment. This role provides maintenance repairs to industrial machinery as needed to keep a continuous manufacturing process supported. Must work safely and follow all documented and “common sense” safety policies and procedures.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on the job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem
• Take personal ownership to work safely each and every day and hold other team members to the same level of high safety standards
• Complies with safety requirements and notifies appropriate personnel of exceptions
• Follows all environmental compliance policies and programs
• Capability to read schematics and blueprints
• Ability to install, maintains, diagnose, troubleshoot and correct general mechanical problems on industrial machinery
• Burner system understanding, troubleshooting and properly tuning
• Advanced skills – pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical gear
• Absorb and apply knowledge from PM and Predictive maintenance programs for all motors, panels and mechanical components/systems
• Completes and maintains plant required records and reports
• Tests malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunction with other maintenance, electrical maintenance and operations team members. Including being lead where appropriate for mechanical downtime and trouble shooting
• Calibration of machinery, balancing and alignment of fans
• Complies with good housekeeping practices on the job and ensures work areas are clean and picked up after each job is completed
• Must display initiative to follow through and complete assigned jobs
• Assists with the mechanical training of other maintenance personnel
• Works as instructed with outside contractors
• Attend all required training
• Comply with all plant rules
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular attendance on site and ability to rotate to varying shifts

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: High school Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience utilizing SAP is preferred, not required
• Able to think under pressure and make quick and safe decisions
• Able to communicate in English
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Work independently with minimal direct supervision and drive toward accomplishment and produce high quality work
• Good attention to detail
• Authorized to work in the United States on an unlimited basis
• Experience: 2 years experience preferred in related maintenance trade or occupation that involved mechanical maintenance in an industrial manufacturing environment is preferred

Additional Information

• This is not an entry level position
• This is a full time position
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis
• Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts
• Will be required to pass a physical and drug screen
• Will be required to complete a background check
• Will be required to pass performance (hands on) test throughout different stages of program administered by Owens Corning
• Must complete and successfully pass the following Work Keys to be considered:
• Applied Mathematics – Must score a 4 or higher
• Graphic Literacy – Must score a 4 or higher
• Applied Technology – Must score a 4 or higher
• Take the Ramsay Mechanical Maintenance Trainee test (70% pass rate)

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC).

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.