Maintenance Technician Night Shift Blending (C and D Crew)

Hours: 6:45PM to 7AM on a rotating 2/2/3 schedule!

Pay Rate: $22-$42 an hour depending on experience.

This position is eligible for a $2,100.00 Sign-On Bonus!

• $700.00 after 90 days
• $700.00 after 6 months
• $700.00 after 1 year of employment

Key Responsibilities and Performance Expectations:

1. Production Line & Equipment Maintenance:

• Performance Metric(s): Maintain production lines and equipment with a goal of achieving minimal downtime per month due to equipment failure.

Work Order Development & Prioritization:

• Performance Metric(s): Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager, Production Supervision, and Line Leads to develop and prioritize any work orders per shift, ensuring that work orders are completed on time.

Work Order Completion:

• Performance Metric(s): Complete work order requests accurately as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Operators, maintaining a work order completion rate of 85% on time.

Workplace Organization (6S) & Production Efficiency (TPM):

• Performance Metric(s): Actively contribute to 6S and TPM programs, achieving an adherence rate of 80% to the standards and reducing inefficiencies by 25% over a given time period.

Operator Training & Support:

• Performance Metric(s): Assist, coach, and train operators in performing daily preventative maintenance (CIL) checks, leading to a reduction of maintenance-related issues on the floor.

Preventative Maintenance Process Support:

• Performance Metric(s): Support the preventative maintenance process on the shift, aiming for reduction in unplanned downtime caused by failure to perform preventative maintenance tasks.

Line Commissioning Assistance:

• Performance Metric(s): Contribute to the successful commissioning of production lines after maintenance or process events, aiming for minimal adjustments required post-commissioning.

Plant Projects Participation:

• Performance Metric(s): Assist with plant projects as available, contributing to an overall improvement in plant efficiency (e.g., reduced downtime, faster production rates).

Team Value & Collaboration:

• Performance Metric(s): Operate with a focus on teamwork, maintaining a positive contribution to team goals on collaborative tasks and projects.

Additional Duties as Assigned:

• Performance Metric(s): Successfully complete any additional tasks assigned by supervision/management within the required time frame, maintaining a task completion rate of 80%.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance or a similar role.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proven experience working with electrical, electronic, motor controller drives, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Experience with troubleshooting systems to minimize downtime and resolve issues swiftly, with a target of 15% reduction in troubleshooting time.
• Manufacturing Background:
  • Strong experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments, demonstrating the ability to keep up with high-demand production schedules.
  • PLC Logic knowledge is a plus.
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills:
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills, aiming to resolve issues independently without escalation.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Mathematical Skills:
  • Strong mathematical skills, with the ability to apply them to maintenance tasks and troubleshooting effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills & Communication:
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
  • Able to communicate clear instructions upward and downward within the organization.
• Self-Direction & Motivation:
  • Must be self-directed, motivated, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment, with the ability to work independently.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs and maneuver large, cumbersome equipment.
• Must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Must be able to work in environments where temperatures may vary and stand for extended periods.
• Must successfully pass a physical abilities test to confirm capability to perform work-related tasks.

Education Requirements:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Advanced education or related certifications are a plus.

Certifications & Licenses:

• Completion of a two-year Maintenance Certification course is a plus.
• Stick and wire welding experience with structural welding certification is a plus.

Forklift experience required, with the ability to complete Return Polymers Forklift Certification program

Equal Opportunity Employer

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

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