Mechanic Second Class

Overview

Perform skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• troubleshooting
• equipment maintenance
• tpm methodology
• blueprint reading
• focus improvement
• safety reporting

Tasks

-Work with a computer to perform basic data entry -Continues to use TPM methodology to gain a better understanding of the equipment. -Handle, control, feed, or feel objects, tools or product -Complies with all plant rules and safety regulations. -Follows all environmental compliance polices & programs. -Intermediate 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” with little to no direction. -Identifies and participates proactively in learning opportunities and develops expertise in those areas. -Take personal ownership to work safely and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety -Utilizes Focus Improvement tools to problem solve. -Maintain DM and Step Boards. -Identifies and participates proactively in learning opportunities, and develops expertise in those areas. -Notify supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss or on- the -job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem. -Performs job tasks to reduce environmental impact and adheres to the environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal. -Follows standard operating procedures and processes. -Performs cleanup duties at workstations and/or equipment/machinery. -Read, understand, and analyze blueprints and other technical data references. -During PM days, uses time effectively to bring equipment to optimal condition for zero losses. -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. -Installs, modifies or maintains plant equipment and assists in determining appropriate methods to accomplish these tasks. -Support the training and development of colleagues. -Participates in plant TPM initiatives - completing activities associated with TPM tasks (adheres to CILT standard, 5S). -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. -Works to achieve zero injuries, zero defects and zero losses. -Work as instructed with outside contractors. -Complies with good housekeeping practices on the job and insures work areas are clean and picked up after each job completion. -Inspects plant equipment to identify potential problems prior to breakdown occurrences. -Inspect vehicles before use and throughout shift, keeping all equipment clean and operational. -Lives the Owens Corning Safety Stand and meets all safety requirements. Safety is a condition of employment.

Requirements

• plc
• sap
• forklift
• welding
• hydraulic
• high school

What You Bring

-Be able to safely conduct motor control and power circuit troubleshooting. Understand fuse sizing, take motor amp readings, understand basic DC motor control, etc. -Safe rigging procedures. -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. -Must remain drug free -Ability to track conveyor belts properly and understanding the physics of belt operation and tracking including bucket elevators; belt splicing. -Can and is willing to make decisions. Knows the chain of command to get support. -Ability to read air and power fluid schematics. -Welding for all; structural and piping welding for at least one craft per plant. -Regular attendance on site and the ability to rotate varying shifts. -Same as above for compressed air and steam, (where applicable) systems. -Basic understanding of machining bores, keyways, drill press, grinding; lathe and mill operation. -Be able to climb up to three floors or stairs, use full upper body movement for process; stand up to 12 hours with breaks -Demonstrated ability to multi-task -PLC intermediate -- 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. -AC/DC and Servo drive system. -Computer literacy – email, simple spreadsheet, word doc. -Able to demonstrate trouble-shooting techniques and have a basic understanding of blueprints. -Ability to distinguish colors and shading -Demonstrated desire to impact safety -Ability to fully troubleshoot AC/DC variable frequency drives, and communicate technically with outside technical support when needed. -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. -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. -High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required. -Fluent in the language of the plant. -Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable (hearing protection is provided) -Bending and twisting; repetitive movements -Pipefitting – alignment, flange, threading. -Manufacturing or process related experience preferred. -Blueprint & Schematic reading -Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for up to 12 hours -Demonstrate basic computer skills such as Microsoft Outlook, IVC and SAP. -Must work safely and follow all documented and “common sense” safety policies and procedures. -Ability to work in wet environments: including head and feet -Ultrasonic rotating equipment troubleshooting. -Understanding of pump and operating characteristics including effects of suction pressures, head pressures, sealing/packing techniques. -Ability to properly precision align belt, gear or direct coupled shafts using proper tools to specified tolerances. -Flair for working with large industrial machines. -Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely -Basic ability and knowledge of welding practices and hydraulic circuitry. -Understanding of lubrication principles and bearing tolerances and bearing physics-I.E. how does it work in terms of need for extreme care, keeping clean, etc. -Capability to read schematics and P&ID drawings. -Forklift operation, licensed – will provide certification. -Basic mathematics skills -Lift, push and pull 40lbs.repetitively -Expert use of hand and power tools. -Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking for 8 – 12 hour shifts -Ability to become certified to operate a forklift -Must have the ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. -Proficient in SAP PM Module -Able to effectively communicate (read, write, speak, understand) English -Ability to work from heights -Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot -Ability to fully understand the various control loops in the plant including IM/APC systems and weight control equipment. -Electrical component “how they work” understanding: solenoids, motors, heaters, contacts, and photoeyes. -Fusing, thermal overload protection, wire sizing, motor theory, etc. -Must be able to work flexible rotating shift schedules – mandatory overtime as required -Exposure to dust/dirt/fumes/fiberglass -Competent in electrical noise avoidance-grounding, shielding, etc.Burner system understanding, troubleshooting and properly tuning -Advanced understanding of electrical circuitry. -High attention to detail -Preferably five (5) years in a related maintenance trade or occupation that involved electrical, hydraulic machinery and equipment in a manufacturing environment. -Must be able to work independently or in a team atmosphere with minimal direct supervision -Industrial electrical code. -Ability to wear applicable PPE for up to 12 hours -Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate. -Basic PLC knowledge.

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