Maintenance Technician

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

The Maintenance Technician needs to be a dependable self-starter with a desire to grow and succeed. Constructs, maintains, and tests mechanical equipment, machinery, and components. Identifies parts for replacement and machines that need new parts and places orders as necessary. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others.

Our Myerstown Plant opened in 2000 and we manufacture residential asphalt shingles. Our workforce is highly skilled and extremely dedicated- 50% of our 150 employees have been here for at least 10 years! "Teamwork makes the dream work" is a way of life around here, and we thrive on identifying creative solutions to solve unique problems. If you are passionate, dedicated, and want to work with a world-class team, GAF Myerstown is the place for you.

Compensation:

This position will pay between $32.47/hour and $37.60/hour depending on experience.

Schedule: 3-shift rotation, Primarily working 1st shift Monday to Friday with rotations to 2nd and 3rd shift periodically.

Essential Duties

Good skills in multi-craft operation with some limited cross-functional skills.

Capable of repairing/troubleshooting a wide range of mechanical equipment without supervision.

Capable of general motor control and instrumentation installations, conduit and panel installation and repair.

Moderately skilled in overall electrical equipment troubleshooting.

Familiar with all test equipment and common devices both mechanical and electrical.

Work safely and assume responsibility for safety of self and others. Follow all safety rules and policies.

Maintain excellent Housekeeping.

Attend and contribute to team meetings and training.

Communicate responsibly.

Strive for continuous improvement in areas of safety, quality and productivity.

Under This Roof, We Require:

High school graduate or equivalent

Minimum of 3 years applying maintenance experience in an industrial setting

Able to use basic hand tools and tools required by your area of technical expertise

Safety consciousness with a thorough understanding of federal, state, local and plant-wide safety standards and concepts

Good communications skills: verbal, listening, reading and writing

Strong work ethic including attendance, safety and performance and a desire for self improvement in other technical fields

Motivated, responsible, enthusiastic, trustworthy and have a positive attitude

Physical capability and stamina to fit workplace demands

Under This Roof, We Value:

Associate's Degree, Trade School, or Apprenticeship education/experience

Experience in a heavy manufacturing/continuous process

Experience with PLC, programming skills in ladder logic, digital and analog D.C. drives

Technical skills in single or closed loop (PID) process controllers

Knowledge of predictive maintenance including trend and vibration analysis

Willingness to seek assistance and collaborate with support personnel

Comfortable with PC-based office software and other common applications

Physical Demands

Stationary Position- Frequently

Move/Traverse- Frequently

Stationary Position/Seated- Occasionally

Transport/Lifting- Frequently

Transport/Carrying- Frequently

Exerting Force/Pushing- Frequently

Exerting Force/Pulling- Frequently

Ascend/Descend- Frequently

Balancing- Occasionally

Position Self/Stooping- Frequently

Position Self/Kneeling- Frequently

Position Self/Crouching- Frequently

Position Self/Crawling- Frequently

Reaching- Constantly

Handling- Constantly

Grasping- Frequently

Feeling- Rarely

Communicate/Talking- Occasionally

Communicate/Hearing- Frequently

Repetitive Motions- Frequently

Coordination- Frequently

Climbing- Rarely

Working Conditions

Extreme cold- Frequently

Extreme heat- Frequently

Humid- Frequently

Wet- Frequently

Noise- Frequently

Hazards- Frequently

Temperature Change- Frequently

Vibration- Frequently

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Hourly Rate: $36.08

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. 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.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).