Maintenance Technician PVC A Crew

Job Description

Job Description

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

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

This position is eligible for a $3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus!

• $1,500.00 after 3 months 
• $1,500.00 after 6 months

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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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).
9. Team Value & Collaboration:
• Performance Metric(s): Operate with a focus on teamwork, maintaining a positive contribution to team goals on collaborative tasks and projects.
10. 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 & Certifications

• • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Additional education, relevant certifications, or specialized training preferred.

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®.

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.

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