Job Description:
Introduction
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.
Team or Function Overview
This position will be on the Mt. Vernon, Indiana plant operations team, located about 20 miles west of Evansville. This GAF site was founded in 1973 and produces a wide variety of asphaltic shingles and rolled roofing materials.
Summary
The primary responsibility of the Mobile Equipment Mechanic is to provide professional, timely, and accurate repair of mobile equipment and machinery. There are occasions where this incumbent will be scheduled to perform mechanic duties in other areas of the plant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Troubleshoots mobile equipment problems, researches parts needed for repairs, orders necessary parts, and makes repairs in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
Writes work orders, plans each job, including daily scheduling of time with regards to mobile equipment.
Maintains adequate and accurate parts inventory.
Operates lift trucks and other mobile equipment as required.
Completes and submits all required paperwork in an accurate manner.
Detects, reports and repairs faulty operation, defective material and equipment and other unusual conditions to teammates and appropriate personnel.
Responsible for safe operation of machines and equipment in compliance with Standard Operating Procedure. Responsible for communicating quality and machine problems to supervisor, team members and maintenance.
Troubleshoot and repair facility equipment resulting in operational downtime ensuring the essential care, maintenance and operation of the equipment.
Conducts Preventative Maintenance procedures that may be performed on facility equipment to ensure the essential care, maintenance and operation of equipment.
Complete Preventative Maintenance and Down Day work orders with precision, ensuringthatallcomponentsareverifiedforproperandsafeoperationpriorto startup.
Verify component information, specifications and location before installation to ensure that appropriate parts are installed in exact specification as replaced parts.
Reads instructions, prints, manuals, and written procedural instructions.
Safely and professionally utilize: hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, electrical instrumentation, and forklift.
Works on pipe systems, which would involve repairing, modifying and installing systems.
Perform all phases of welding including MIG, TIG and Rod.
Use cutting torch and bronze with a torch.
Perform millwright work such as aligning a pump and motor with dial indicator, install sheaves, belts, align equipment, check installation for square and belt tension.
Remove and install bearings and be able to perform all maintenance work required on bearings.
Works with applicable predictive technologies to improve operations.
Maintainstoolsandtestequipmenttomaintainplantelectricalsystems.
Assists with maintaining accurate records to include but not limited to: Maximo, storeroom, calibration, and drawings.
Participates in the continuing training process.
Maintainsworkareainneatandorderlycondition.
Worksscheduledshiftsandovertimeasassigned.Afterhourssupportmaybe necessary to support mobile equipment emergencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Frequent sitting, walking and standing; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing
Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone
Required to sit, stand, walk and use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools and product samples
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely
Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch
Ability to perform detailed testing processes in various process conditions
Frequent use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of manufacturing equipment and machinery
Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading
Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
Under This Roof, We Require
A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Automotive or diesel powered equipment technical schooling/training is preferred.
Previous experience diagnosing and repairing mobile equipment required.
Experience in a continuous process manufacturing experience, preferably 3-5 years of demonstrated plant maintenance experience and/or training.
Intermediate math and analytical skills
Intermediate proficiency using root cause analysis to troubleshoot and solve problems
Intermediate proficiency in maintaining electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
FamiliarwithstandardManufacturingconcepts,practices,andprocedure
Computer knowledge and experience is preferred.
Ability to work independently and maintain a high level of self-motivation.
Under This Roof, We Also Value
Ability to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner
Demonstratedintermediatecommunicationandinterpersonalskills
Strong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skills
Strong computer skills
Independent problem- solving skills
A demonstrated commitment to safety
Highlyself-motivated
Ability to work well unsupervised, while producing quality results
Strong teamwork orientation
Ability to work well and communicate well with other GAF employees, at all levels in the organization
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 and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of 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).
Privacy Policy (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/privacy-policy) CA Privacy Applicant Notice (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/applicant-privacy-notice)
With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital's roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.
