Maintenance Apprenticeship

Summary:

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.

This individual is expected to perform as a professional, highly skilled and exceptionally competent maintenance person.  They must be able to analyze, perform root cause analysis on breakdowns and carryout corrective measures. 

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
• Assist in the development and completion of 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). 

Essential Physical Requirements

Able to do repetitive hand, arm and leg movements for several hours

Able to climb on and off fork truck

Ability to stand for 10-12 hours straight

Able to climb and descend stairs for up to 12 hours continuously

Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds more than 100 times per day

Able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely

Exposures to temperature extremes

Exposure to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable

Bending and twisting

Handle, control or feel objects, tools

Repetitive movement

Wear required personal protective equipment (bump cap/hard hat, gloves, steel toed shoes, ear protection, arc flash gear and respirator when required)

Owens Corning is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

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.