Saint-Gobain

Maintenance Mechanic

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Job Description

Responsible for preventative maintenance tasks on industrial machinery and maintain industrial equipment as necessary. Troubleshoot machine breakdown and repair situations and safely restore the machine to the proper operating condition. Must adhere to all company safety policies and JSA’s while always performing tasks when on the premises. Must possess a thorough understanding of the operation and have acquired additional technical training, both classroom and practical that will further enhance abilities that will meet individual and company needs. NATURE&SCOPE OF POSITION: Inspect non-operational equipment for component wear. Replace non-operational components of equipment that are hindering the equipment from operating efficiently. Fabricate and rebuild components to be used on the equipment in the plant. Troubleshoot mechanical problems throughout the process. Read and interpret blueprints and layout instructions. Knowledge and understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic theory. Basic electrical knowledge and adequate skills to understand various plant processes. Perform welding and burning functions in a safe and efficient manner. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform daily activities needed to support and comply with requirements surrounding plant maintenance activities. Dismantle and repair auxiliary equipment such as pumps, compressors, and pipe systems, and perform basic welding and burning in a safe and efficient manner. Read and understand blueprints and schematics, and wire control panels. Fabricate machine parts for repair of the manufacturing lines. Participate in training, craft skill improvements, and department safety topics. Report all EH&S incidents – Injuries/Recordables, Near Misses, First Aid, Environmental and Property/Equipment Damage. Ensure adherence to Waste Management and Recycling responsibilities. Participate in Incident&Near Miss Investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions. Participate in the development, understanding, and review of all position JSA’s. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The manufacturing plant is not temperature controlled; dust, fumes, and high noise areas are present inside plant areas. Manufacturing processes involve asphalt coating and polypropylene. Noise levels exceed 80 dB in some areas of the site. Moving equipment such as forklifts, buggies, genie booms, and industrial sweepers travel throughout the facility, sometimes in congested areas. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or GED plus a minimum of five (5) years experience and successfully pass a skills test, that is intended to determine mechanical skills and knowledge, basic electrical, A/C and 3-phase circuits, general welding, cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, and instrumentation knowledge and skills. Basic operating knowledge and understanding of computer systems. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to work an average of 40 hours per week, speak clearly so others understand, accept criticism, deal calmly and effectively, communicate with all levels of customers, whether internal or external, be sensitive to others’ needs, and maintain a positive demeanor. Regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to walk. Occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and talk and hear. Other physical requirements include the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 70lbs without assistance, work from various squatting, kneeling, or bending positions, ability to climb ladders up to 60 feet, and work with arms above head. Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans. J-18808-Ljbffr