Maintenance Associate

## Maintenance AssociateApplylocations: Burgaw, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 25790# 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.**Job Summary** The Maintenance Associate responds to issues on the production line and performs diversified maintenance work including repairs and routine preventative maintenance on all equipment. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment to the subassembly or component level, developing preventive and predictive maintenance procedures, participating in continuous improvement efforts for equipment, process, and maintenance programs, and cross-training plant personnel. This position assists in implementing machine modifications and upgrades, conducts research and development to resolve issues, and recommends improvements to the overall performance of the plant equipment and systemsSchedule: Monday to Thursday 3;30PM to 2AM with OT as needed. **Essential Duties*** Perform troubleshooting and repairs, and preventative maintenance, on industrial equipment including, conveyors, pumps, valves, piping, gearboxes, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and electromechanical machinery.* Participate in implementing equipment modifications, equipment upgrades, and continuous process improvements to improve productivity and reliability* Safety consciousness with a thorough understanding of federal, state, local, and plant-wide safety standards and concepts.* Assist in improving unscheduled downtime and maintenance costs.* Document equipment maintenance including inspection, repairs, and modifications.* Conduct technical audits of equipment condition status and report findings.* Assist in training maintenance technicians, plant operators, and other personnel.* Safely perform all duties, avoiding injuries to self and all coworkers.* Actively pursue and maintain total plant safety.* Demonstrate a sense of urgency to correct operational and safety problems.* Clean equipment and buildings to maintain housekeeping standards.* Occasional shift, weekend, and holiday coverage is required.**Qualifications Required*** H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) High School Diploma or equivalent Required* 3+ years of applying technical experience in an industrial setting.* Prior experience in industrial maintenance and repair of equipment as well as basic electric and process control experience preferred.* Proficiency with basic computer software and the ability to learn how to effectively use Maximo maintenance management software.**Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Technical degree.* Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to perform diversified maintenance work.* Experience with Lock Tag Verify to remove all energy sources from equipment.* Experience working with both industrial pneumatic and hydraulic systems.* Technical skills reflect an understanding of theoretical concepts as well as practical application.* Good communication skills: verbal, listening, reading, and writing.* Strong work ethic including attendance, safety, and performance, and a desire for self-improvement.* Have a positive attitude and be motivated, responsible, and trustworthy.* Demonstrate enthusiasm for “hands-on” work in a manufacturing plant environment.* Willingness to seek assistance and collaborate with support personnel.* Demonstrate good teamwork in supporting all plant goals.* Possess the ability to use fork trucks and moveable work platforms.**Physical Demands*** Stationary Position - Constantly* Move/Traverse - Constantly* Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally* Transport/Lifting - Constantly* Transport/Carrying - Frequently* Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally* Exerting Force/Pulling - Occasionally* Ascend/Descend - Occasionally* Balancing - Rarely* Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally* Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally* Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally* Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally* Reaching - Occasionally* Handling - Frequently* Grasping -* Feeling - Frequently* Communicate/Talking - Frequently* Communicate/Hearing - Frequently* Repetitive Motions - Occasionally* Coordination - Occasionally**Working Conditions*** Noise - Constantly* Hazards - Occasionally* Vibration - Occasionally**Travel Requirements:** 0%Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.Base Hourly Rate: $33.42**How We Protect What Matters Most:**1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.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. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to 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). #J-18808-Ljbffr