Mechanical Maintenance

About the role

GAF-Michigan City is a thriving plant located in Michigan City, IN, near Chicago. The company is dedicated to protecting what matters most and providing a supportive environment for its employees.

Responsibilities

• Performs all work in a safe, efficient manner and follows all safety procedures.
• Maintains work area in neat and orderly condition.
• Detects, reports, and repairs faulty operation, defective material, and equipment.
• Collaborates with appropriate personnel to transmit and exchange information pertinent to work-related activities.
• Operates machines and equipment in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Communicates quality and machine problems to supervisor, team members, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoots and repairs facility equipment resulting in operational downtime.
• Repairs requiring > 60 minutes and/or external resources must be reported to supervisor (or designee).
• Carries out Preventative Maintenance procedures on facility equipment.
• Verifies component information, specifications, and location before installation.
• Reads instructions, prints, manuals, and written procedural instructions.
• Safely and professionally utilizes hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, electrical instrumentation, and forklift.
• Works on pipe systems, which involves repairing, modifying, and installing systems.
• Uses cutting torch and bronze with a torch.
• Performs millwright work such as aligning a pump and motor with a dial indicator, installing sheaves, belts, aligning equipment, checking installation for square and belt tension.
• Removes and installs bearings and performs all maintenance work required on bearings.
• Works with applicable predictive technologies to improve operations.
• Assists with maintaining accurate records to include but not limited to: Maximo, storeroom, calibration, and drawings.
• Assists supervision in the design of new equipment as well as replacement equipment to enhance the performance of plant electrical systems.
• Completes Preventative Maintenance and Down Day work orders with precision, ensuring that all components are verified for proper operation prior to startup.
• Works in conjunction with Operations to ensure that all equipment has been tested and is working in a safe manner and with satisfying results.
• Works scheduled shifts and overtime as assigned.
• Completes Daily Paperwork to be turned in at the end of each shift, properly documenting all observed details (includes maintaining electrical log).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3 or more years of demonstrated experience in an Industrial Maintenance Position OR a certificate or higher degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field coupled with 1 or more years of Maintenance experience in an Industrial setting.
• For current GAF employees applying to this role only, 5 or more years of experience in an Operator role at GAF AND actively pursuing Certificate or higher degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3 or more years of demonstrated experience in an Industrial Maintenance Position OR a certificate or higher degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field coupled with 1 or more years of Maintenance experience in an Industrial setting.
• For current GAF employees applying to this role only, 5 or more years of experience in an Operator role at GAF AND actively pursuing Certificate or higher degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field.

Skills

• Advanced degree or certifications are preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• A robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.
• Competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.

Pay

Base Hourly Rate: $39.32

Schedule

Scheduled shifts and overtime as assigned.