Mechanical Technician

Overview

Maintain and troubleshoot production machinery and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• preventive maintenance
• inventory management
• troubleshooting
• repair fabrication
• report generation
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. -Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt. -Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. -Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts. -Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. -Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. -Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments. -Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. -Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment. -Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. -Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. -Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks. -Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance. -Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Requirements

• technical degree
• plc
• ac/dc drives
• blueprints
• electrical code
• computer skills

What You Bring

-Ability to work weekends, nights and on a 12-hour shift rotation. -Must have knowledge of basic electrical code -Strong knowledge of LTT, energy control procedures and safe working procedures -Ability to work in a hot or cold and outdoor environment -Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis -Technical degree preferred. -Ability to read, write and communicate in English -Must be prepared to wear all required company PPE: composite toe shoes, hearing protection, hard hats, safety glasses. -Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and P&ID drawings -Basic computer knowledge and skills -PLC and AC/DC drive experience -Must have experience with fusing, thermal overload protection, wiring size, motor theory, -Ability to maintain precision measurements

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About Owens Corning

-It weaves innovation into everyday structures—insulating homes, roofing buildings, and reinforcing composites across industries. -Its three engines—insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites—power projects from family homes to wind turbines and defense systems. -Milestones include inventing centrifugally-spun fiberglass insulation, coloring it trademarked PINK, and even contributing cloth for NASA space suits. -Typical projects range from residential energy-efficiency retrofits and commercial roof installations to industrial composites for auto, defense, and renewable energy.

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