Maintenance Technician, 1st Shift

OWENS CORNING

7220 US Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357

Maintenance Technician

BE PART OF OUR DIFFERENCE

Owens Corning, global in scope - human in scale. We're an international company, with solid roots in Stokesdale, NC, and we've got opportunities for a few dynamic people to join our local team.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive compensation and a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k, liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program - and more.

Work Location & Shifts:
7220 US Highway 158, Stokesdale, NC 27357

7:00AM - 3:30PM or 7:30AM - 4PM Monday-Friday; OT as needed

What your day in this role might involve at OC Stokesdale:

Provide support of production operations and lead complex maintenance activities with the assistance of other team members. Provide mentorship to more junior technicians to advance their abilities and improve the overall maintenance department skill set.

• Use basic and advanced hand tools (gear pullers, honing/lapping tools, precision levels and alignment tools, etc.)
• Use basic and advanced power tools (hydraulic power jacks, belt lacing machines, mag drills, etc.)
• Use basic and moderately advanced measuring devices
• Drive a forklift
• Use lifting equipment (hoists, boom cranes, cherry pickers, scissor lifts, etc.)
• Use standard shop equipment (bandsaw, hydraulic press, lathe, mill, brake/shear, etc.)
• Work in confined or tight spaces
• Read and understand mechanical and wiring interconnect drawings, and service manuals
• Basic troubleshooting abilities of motion controls and electrical & electronic circuits, and sensors
• Thorough understanding of general facility and equipment maintenance (plumbing, electrical, construction, rigging, anchoring, cabinetry, etc.)
• Must be able to provide a collection of standard hand tools for daily use and a storage container to secure them
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, to include but not limited to-machine lubrication, adjustments and alignments, part repairs, general safety, and operational checks, etc.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair complex manufacturing equipment with minimal instruction or supervision
• Proficient in machining, welding, fabrication, or a specialized related trade, etc.
• Ability to service and overhaul basic and some advanced components (air/hydraulic cylinders/motors, valve assemblies, pumps, motion elements, supporting sub-systems, etc.)
• Quickly to prioritize outages and tasks while multitasking
• Analyze and resolve issues with minimal assistance
• Complete paperwork neatly and accurately
• Lead complex maintenance activities and projects and train or mentor other team members as necessary
• Work on equipment with safety as the top priority
• Able to work various shifts and overtime as required with little notice to meet production demands
• Work efficiently and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Work safely in compliance with company and OSHA safety guidelines
• Keep a clean organized work area

What makes a successful OC Stokesdale team member:

Must haves include...

• 2 years of technical training or 5+ years related experience required
• Advanced knowledge of one or more skilled maintenance disciplines such as: complex mechanical devices/systems, electrical controls, electronics, PLC programming and troubleshooting, sensors/sensing, etc.

• Prior Lockout/Tagout experience

• Basic computer skills
• Good mechanical skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others (written or verbally)

Would be terrific if you also had...

• Basic PLC coding and programming knowledge is a plus
• Experience in HVAC, compressed air, dust collection, and electrical distribution are pluses

There are some essential physical requirements specific to our work environment, including being able to:

• Lift up to 50lbs, stand, bend, stoop, sit, walk and climb stairs

• Must be comfortable working at heights over 30 ft indoors or outdoors under conditions of high heat or extreme cold and wind
• Exposure to normal factory environment: dust, heat, and noise. Candidate must be able to withstand heat more than 95 degrees.

• Be exposed to wood dust and aluminum with no factors or hazards present to a disagreeable extent.

Our people and products make the world a better place. Help us accomplish great things in Stokesdale !

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

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.