Maintenance Technician Mon-Thurs 6pm-6am

Job Description

Job Description

Shift- Mon-Thurs 6pm-6am

Pay-$24-26 hourly (dependent on previous experience) + 6% night shift differential

Primary Responsibilities:Safety

• Maintain a safety-first attitude and follow all company safety policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Follow required personal protective equipment and safe work practices when performing maintenance activities.
• Use lockout/tagout procedures and appropriate safeguards when servicing equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Promptly communicate unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, or potential hazards.

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform daily scheduled and preventive maintenance on production lines and other plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ensure production lines and equipment are maintained and capable of supporting production requirements.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete corrective repairs to minimize downtime.
• Complete work requests assigned by the Plant Engineer, Plant Manager, Shift Leaders, or other designated leadership.
• Contribute to line commissioning and startup activities following maintenance or process events.
• Assist in identifying causes of equipment failures and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Document completed maintenance, repairs, inspections, and equipment conditions accurately and promptly.

Production Support

• Work closely with production personnel to troubleshoot issues, minimize downtime, and support operational goals.
• Assist with equipment setup, adjustments, and troubleshooting during production.
• Communicate equipment status, repair progress, and operating concerns to leadership and affected team members.
• Support manufacturing operations through timely execution of maintenance activities.
• Operate in a manner that provides value to the team and supports overall plant objectives.

Plant Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Develop a strong understanding of assigned plant projects and actively support their implementation.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and other functions on equipment-related projects and improvements.
• Recommend opportunities to improve equipment safety, reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Assist with equipment installation, modification, commissioning, and process-improvement activities as assigned.

Teamwork

• Complete assigned tasks with other maintenance personnel in a collaborative team environment.
• Work independently when appropriate while maintaining communication with shift leadership and team members.
• Support cross-functional problem solving and share technical information with affected employees.
• Perform additional duties as needed or assigned by supervision or management.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support emergency and corrective maintenance activities based on operational needs.
• Assist with maintaining parts, tools, supplies, and maintenance documentation.
• Adjust the work schedule, with advance notice, when required to accommodate business needs.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three or more years of experience in an industrial maintenance position or similar role.
• Proven experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Experience working with manufacturing systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Forklift certification required.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with employees at different organizational levels.
• Self-directed and motivated, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and climbing while performing maintenance activities.
• Regular use of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and maintenance devices.
• Work is performed around manufacturing equipment, moving machinery, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, elevated noise levels, and varying temperatures.
• Requires adherence to all company safety requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, preventive maintenance practices, and Standard Work.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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®.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.