Maintenance Technician

Job Description: Introduction At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing. Under this roof, we are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. Under this roof, we support one another in delivering operational excellence daily, while working to make a positive impact for our planet and our communities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. Team or Function Overview With a "Small Town Heart and Big City Spirit," the City of Cumming is a vibrant community located just a short drive south of the beautiful North Georgia Mountains and about an hour north of Atlanta in Georgia. Known as the "Gateway to Leisure Living," Cumming offers many amenities and attractions like an aquatics center, fairgrounds, recreation center, Lake Sidney Lanier, and much more while still remaining rich in history and tradition.The GAF Cumming plant manufactures commercial and residential roofing material such as injection molding accessories for roof systems as well as accessories for commercial roofing systems. We pride ourselves on protecting what matters most with a safety record of 1 million plus manhours without a lost time injury. With a growing world class company that is committed to our values of connecting, empowering, evolving, inspiring, and dedicated to community engagement, there is no better time to join our team where we protect what matters most. Summary 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. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for compliance with safety policies and procedures and for maintaining housekeeping standards in the work area. Essential Duties Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintain injection molding production equipment Strong troubleshooting knowledge of industrial control systems including Allen Bradley PLC's, Servo motors and electrical/hydraulics Perform all Preventative Maintenance Work within Plant as well as assist in development of preventive and predictive maintenance procedures for new equipment Use of Hand Tools, Power Tools, and Diagnostic Tools; operate Fork-lifts and Man-lifts Provide documentation of equipment maintenance including inspection, repair, and modifications Ability to work alone or as part of a team to accomplish tasks that arise on a daily/weekly basis. Complete project work; perform unloading, loading, cleaning, and miscellaneous duties as assigned Physical Demands Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs and walk on open grating on elevated surfaces Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone Required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely Occasionally operate business machines Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds Under This Roof, We Require High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Proficiency in communication skills including written, verbal, and listening Under This Roof, We Also Value 2-5 years demonstrated Maintenance Experience Ability to install and align pumps, gearboxes, motors Ability to install and maintain bearings, belts, pulleys, etc. Ability to install piping, valves, flowmeters Production Operations/Manufacturing experience Ability to read Electrical and Hydraulic Prints. Ability to utilize fabrication equipment IE. Lathe, Mill, Welders (MIG, TIG). How We Protect What Matters Most We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 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. Professional growth and development are very important to us. We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally. GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT. We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).