Industrial Maintenance Technician

  Job Description

Job Title:                      Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Technician

Department:                 Maintenance

Reports to:                   Reliability Leader

Supervises:                  Not Applicable

FLSA Status:                Non-Exempt

Shift:                            Rotating Shift

The Owens Corning Gresham Foam Plant is a premier manufacturing facility that manufactures extruded polystyrene foam board insulation for primary use in the construction industry.

This position is part of the Gresham Foam Plant Operations Team and plays a role in improving overall reliability and performance of manufacturing and infrastructure equipment.  This opportunity is critical to the performance and continued growth of the Gresham Foam Plant.

The Maintenance Mechanic Technician is responsible for routine planned and breakdown maintenance activities on shift, maintaining the plant equipment at optimum efficiency.  Successful candidates must demonstrate both the ability to work in self-directed teams, with little to no supervision, as well as demonstrate the ability to drive results in a team environment.  Successful candidates will be required to use their troubleshooting skills and experience to resolve technical and mechanical problems that may occur. The successful candidate would also be responsible for development and training of Maintenance Apprentices and work with operations to improve machine efficiencies.

As a team member, you will have many opportunities to extend your skill base and will be expected to accept responsibility and be accountable for contributing to the successful operation of the plant. We expect pride in workmanship and team involvement in ensuring a safe environment, eliminating waste, and working together to solve problems, make decisions and improve operations.

We need people who are all about making a difference at work and making things better day by day. 

• Learn and comply with all Owens Corning safety policies along with all other plant rules.
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment while building a culture where safety is our core value.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Reliability Work Process (RWP), process equipment and spare parts.
• Develop troubleshooting skills and techniques for the equipment and controls.
• Perform routine, nonroutine and downtime maintenance activities.
• Utilize our computer maintenance management system (SAP) to maintain an accurate up-to-date maintenance database records by entering documentation from all work orders.

• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Continuous improvement of Preventative and Predictive activities
• Continuous improvement of all operations equipment and processes
• Use and interpret schematics and blueprints related to mechanical equipment.
• Use and promote LTT (Lock, Tag, Try)
• Ongoing personal development, including staying up to date on current maintenance techniques.

• Learn general working knowledge of equipment operation.

• Maintain high level of attendance.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Reliability Leader
• Other job duties as assigned.

The employee should have the following abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems and implement a corrective action, with little or no supervision.
• The ability to multi-task and have good organizational skills.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (word, excel, outlook, power point, SAP)
• Demonstrated the ability to work well in a team environment and to develop strong working relationships with operations.
• Ability to read instruments and accurately record readings.
• Experience in Preventive/Predictive Maintenance
• Experience in Mig, Tig, Stick and gas welding processes.
• Experience/ knowledge of oils and lubrications, rigging of equipment, set-up and alignment of machinery and equipment.
• Ability to work from layout plans, blueprints, drawings, or other specifications to determine work procedures.
• Ability to properly move machinery using hoist, cranes, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Ability and knowledge to properly use tools and equipment such as drill presses, lathe, milling machine, chain falls, jacks, slings, burning torches, and other types of portable and hand tools.
• Experience in precision assembly and alignment techniques
• Knowledge of project management process/concepts
• Strong customer focus and willing to go the extra mile.

• 3-5 years of documented experience in industrial equipment maintenance, or vocational training plus 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing plant
• Basic Machining skills- Welding, Drilling, Lathe/ Mill operation is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Bend, twist, and stoop to perform mechanical tasks.
• Repeatedly use hand tools
• Work in high and low temperatures
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Rotate days to nights/nights to days every 2 months.

• Multiple comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription options
• 401(k) plan with company matching up to 6% with an additional 2%.
• Employee stock purchase program
• Quarterly Team Performance Bonuses (up to 10%)

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Paid time off (PTO) programs
• Company paid Holidays and Oregon Sick Leave
• Corporate Wellness Incentive of up to $700 per year
• Yearly Plant Wellness Incentive of $300 for employee only and an additional $300 for a spouse or partner
• Clean work environment, with provided company clothing and laundry service, all PPE provided, and a yearly safety shoes allowance.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.