Maintenance Technician

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. The Maintenance Technician needs to be a dependable self-starter with a desire to grow and succeed. Constructs, maintains, and tests mechanical equipment, machinery, and components. Identifies parts for replacement and machines that need new parts and places orders as necessary. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. Our Myerstown Plant opened in 2000 and we manufacture residential asphalt shingles. Our workforce is highly skilled and extremely dedicated - 50% of our 150 employees have been here for at least 10 years! "Teamwork makes the dream work" is a way of life around here, and we thrive on identifying creative solutions to solve unique problems. If you are passionate, dedicated, and want to work with a world-class team, GAF Myerstown is the place for you. Compensation: This position will pay between $34.01/hour and $37.36/hour depending on experience. Essential Duties Good skills in multi-craft operation with some limited cross-functional skills. Capable of repairing/troubleshooting a wide range of mechanical equipment without supervision. Capable of general motor control and instrumentation installations, conduit and panel installation and repair. Moderately skilled in overall electrical equipment troubleshooting. Familiar with all test equipment and common devices both mechanical and electrical. Work safely and assume responsibility for safety of self and others. Follow all safety rules and policies. Maintain excellent Housekeeping. Attend and contribute to team meetings and training. Communicate responsibly. Strive for continuous improvement in areas of safety, quality and productivity. Under This Roof, We Require: High school graduate or equivalent Minimum of 3 years applying maintenance experience in an industrial setting Able to use basic hand tools and tools required by your area of technical expertise Safety consciousness with a thorough understanding of federal, state, local and plant-wide safety standards and concepts Good communications skills: verbal, listening, reading and writing Strong work ethic including attendance, safety and performance and a desire for self improvement in other technical fields Motivated, responsible, enthusiastic, trustworthy and have a positive attitude Physical capability and stamina to fit workplace demands Under This Roof, We Value: Associate's Degree, Trade School, or Apprenticeship education/experience Experience in a heavy manufacturing/continuous process Experience with PLC, programming skills in ladder logic, digital and analog D.C. drives Technical skills in single or closed loop (PID) process controllers Knowledge of predictive maintenance including trend and vibration analysis Willingness to seek assistance and collaborate with support personnel Comfortable with PC-based office software and other common applications Physical Demands Stationary Position - Frequently Move/Traverse - Frequently Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally Transport/Lifting - Frequently Transport/Carrying - Frequently Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently Ascend/Descend - Frequently Balancing - Occasionally Position Self/Stooping - Frequently Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently Position Self/Crouching - Frequently Position Self/Crawling - Frequently Reaching - Constantly Handling - Constantly Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Rarely Communicate/Talking - Occasionally Communicate/Hearing - Frequently Repetitive Motions - Frequently Coordination - Frequently Climbing - Rarely Working Conditions Extreme cold - Frequently Extreme heat - Frequently Humid - Frequently Wet - Frequently Noise - Frequently Hazards - Frequently Temperature Change - Frequently Vibration - Frequently Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications. Base Hourly Rate: $37.16 How We Protect What Matters Most: 1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees. GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes r