Mechanic First Class

Description

• Communicates safety concerns and/or equipment problems/abnormalities to appropriate personnel, maintaining strong communication with the appropriate line section operators to ensure immediate action is taken for product out of spec.
• Handle, control, feed, or feel objects, tools or product
• Complies with good housekeeping practices on the job and insures work areas are clean and picked up after each job completion.
• Work with a computer to perform advanced data entry
• Performs cleanup duties at workstations and/or equipment/machinery.
• Identifies and participates proactively in learning opportunities, and develops expertise in those areas.
• Follows all environmental compliance polices & programs.
• Participates in the safety, quality, autonomous maintenance, TPM and housekeeping programs as established within the plant; including but not limited to Focused Improvement Events, Safety Committee, Training, etc.
• Complies with all plant rules and safety regulations.
• Support the training and development of colleagues.
• Identifies and participates proactively in learning opportunities and develops expertise in those areas.
• Work as instructed with outside contractors.
• Utilizes Focus Improvement tools to problem solve.
• Follows standard operating procedures and processes.
• Notify supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on- the -job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem.
• Works to achieve zero injuries, zero defects and zero losses.
• During PM days, uses time effectively to bring equipment to optimal condition for zero losses.
• Participates in plant TPM initiatives - completing activities associated with TPM tasks (adheres to CILT standard, 5S).
• Continues to use TPM methodology to gain a better understanding of the equipment.
• Inspect vehicles before use and throughout shift, keeping all equipment clean and operational.
• Installs, modifies or maintains plant equipment and assists in determining appropriate methods to accomplish these tasks.
• Inspects plant equipment to identify potential problems prior to breakdown occurrences.
• Lives the Owens Corning Safety Stand and meets all safety requirements. Safety is a condition of employment.
• Take personal ownership to work safely and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety
• Machining bores, keyways, drill press, grinding; lathe and mill operation.
• Performs job tasks to reduce environmental impact and adheres to the environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal.
• Read, understand, and analyze blueprints and other technical data references.
• Maintain DM and Step Boards.

Requirements

• Able to effectively communicate (read, write, speak, understand) English
• Process - Advanced concepts of what it takes to consistently manufacture shingles. Critical product characteristics, key process variables, customer needs etc.
• Can and is willing to make decisions. Knows the chain of command to get support.
• Be able to safely conduct motor control and power circuit troubleshooting. Understand fuse sizing, take motor amp readings, understand advanced DC motor control, etc.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
• Capability to read schematics and P&ID drawings.
• Ability to work in wet environments: including head and feet
• Advanced hydraulic systems understanding - hydraulic flow principles. Effects of pipe sizes and valves on pressure drops, making proper fittings per system requirements, proper valve application, etc. Applied to water systems, hot oil, and hydraulic systems.
• Must have the ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Advanced understanding of pump and operating characteristics including effects of suction pressures, head pressures, sealing/packing techniques.
• Fluent in the language of the plant.
• Advanced electrical component understanding: solenoids, motors, heaters, contacts, and photoeyes.
• Advanced mathematics skills
• Advanced understanding of electrical circuitry.
• Fusing, thermal overload protection, wire sizing, motor theory, etc.
• Ability to read air and power fluid schematics.
• Able to demonstrate trouble-shooting techniques and have a advanced understanding of blueprints.
• Burner system understanding, troubleshooting and properly tuning
• Advanced Pneumatics
• High attention to detail
• Advanced Electrical
• Advanced Troubleshooting, how to analyze a problem and step to the root cause. Help reduce cycle time to problem resolution and eliminates the “replace and see what happens method”. Ability to lead others in troubleshooting
• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable (hearing protection is provided)
• Same as above for compressed air and steam, (where applicable) systems.
• Must remain drug free
• Must be able to work flexible rotating shift schedules – mandatory overtime as required
• Bending and twisting; repetitive movements
• Energy Control Procedures (ECP's) and Lock Tag Try (LTT) system. Respect for the potential hazards within the manufacturing operation. Training and regular auditing of the process.
• Advanced ability and knowledge of welding practices and hydraulic circuitry.
• Ability to properly, precision align belt, gear or direct coupled shafts using proper tools to specified tolerances.
• Safe rigging procedures.
• Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking for 8 – 12 hour shifts
• Fully competent in electrical noise avoidance-grounding, shielding, etc.
• Ability to fully troubleshoot AC/DC variable frequency drive, and communicate technically with outside technical support when needed.
• Advanced welding for all; structural and piping welding for at least one craft per plant.
• Understanding of lubrication principles and bearing tolerances and advanced bearing physics-I.E. how does it work in terms of need for extreme care, keeping clean, etc.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team atmosphere with minimal direct supervision
• Manufacturing or process related experience preferred.
• AC/DC and Servo drive system (advanced).
• Advanced PLC -- Ability to use laptop for troubleshooting and see what limit switch or photo eye isn't working and ability to adjust where needed. Internal various timers in the program; the ability to access status files to diagnose and clear PLC faults.
• Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely
• Flair for working with large industrial machines.
• Ability to track conveyor belts properly and understanding the physics of belt operation and tracking including bucket elevators; belt splicing.
• Preferably five (5) years in a related maintenance trade or occupation that involved electrical, hydraulic machinery and equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Be able to climb up to three floors or stairs, use full upper body movement for process; stand up to 12 hours with breaks
• Ultrasonic rotating equipment troubleshooting.
• Proficient in SAP PM Module
• Advanced PLC knowledge.
• Ability to wear applicable PPE for up to 12 hours
• Advanced industrial electrical code.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot
• Must be able to work independently or in a team atmosphere with minimal direct supervision with drive toward accomplishment, and to produce high quality work.
• Demonstrated desire to impact safety
• Ability to become certified to operate a forklift
• Expert use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to fully understand the various control loops in the plant including IM/APC systems and weight control equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate.
• Exposure to dust/dirt/fumes/fiberglass
• Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for up to 12 hours
• Ability to work from heights
• Must work safely and follow all documented and “common sense” safety polices and procedures.
• Lift, push and pull 40lbs.repetitively
• Advanced Hydraulic
• Demonstrate advanced computer skills such as Microsoft Outlook, IVC and SAP.
• Ability to distinguish colors and shading
• Advanced Blueprint & Schematic reading
• Regular Attendance on site and the ability to rotate varying shifts.
• Pipefitting – alignment, flange, threading.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance