Position Description

Job Summary

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for preventative maintenance tasks on industrial machinery, maintain industrial equipment as necessary. Trouble shoot machine break down and repair situations and safely restore the machine to the proper operating condition. Must adhere to all company safety policies and JSA's while always performing tasks when on the premises. Must possess a thorough understanding of the operation and have acquired additional technical training, both classroom and practical that will further enhance abilities that will meet individual and company needs.

NATURE & SCOPE OF POSITION:

• Inspect non-operational equipment for component wear.
• Replace non-operational components of equipment that are hindering the equipment from operating efficiently.
• Fabricate and rebuild the components to be used on the equipment in the plant.

• Troubleshoot mechanical problems throughout the process.
• Read and interpret blueprint and layout instructions.
• Knowledge and understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic theory.
• Basic electrical knowledge and adequate skills to understand various plant processes.
• Perform welding and burning functions in a safe and efficient manner.

Positive working attitude toward other employees; be a team player. Work with others constructively and abide by company policies and procedures. Working together as a team for continuous improvement is vital to ensure the future of GCP and its employees. Teamwork will be required to be effective in daily maintenance assignments as well as special improvement and continuous improvement projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform daily activities needed to support and comply with requirements surrounding plant maintenance activities.
• Must be able to dismantle and repair auxiliary equipment such as pumps, compressors, and pipe systems, and perform basic welding and burning in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints and schematics, and wire control panels.
• Fabricate machine parts for repair of the manufacturing lines.
• Will participate in training, craft skill improvements and department safety topics.
• Report all EH&S incidents - Injuries/Recordables, Near Misses, First Aid, Environmental and Property/Equipment Damage.
• Ensure adherence to Waste Management and Recycling responsibilities.
• Participate in Incident & Near Miss Investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Participate in the development, understanding and review of all position JSA's.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The manufacturing plant is not temperature controlled; dust, fumes, and high noise areas are present inside plant areas. Manufacturing processes involve asphalt coating and polypropylene. Noise levels exceed 80 dB in some areas of the site. Moving equipment such as forklifts, buggies, genie booms, and industrial sweepers travel throughout the facility, sometimes in congested areas.

Required Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES (SKILLS & ABILITIES):

• High School Diploma or GED plus a minimum of five (5) years experience and successfully pass a skills test, that is intended to determine mechanical skills and knowledge, basic electrical, A/C and 3-phase circuits, general welding, cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, and instrumentation knowledge and skills.
• Basic operating knowledge and understanding of computer systems.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work an average of 40 hours per week, speak clearly so others understand, accept criticism, deal calmly and effectively, communicate with all levels of customers, whether internal or external, be sensitive to other's needs, and maintain a positive demeanor.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk and hear.
• Other physical requirements include the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 70lbs without assistance, work from various squatting, kneeling, or bending positions, ability to climb ladders up to 60 feet, and work with arms above head.

Additional Description

SAINT-GOBAIN VALUES: (excerpted from the company's Vision, Mission, Values, & Objectives)

An absolute commitment to safety; trust, respect, and integrity; respect for the environment; dedication to quality, service, and customer satisfaction; continuous improvement; empowerment with accountability; teamwork and collaboration; progress through people.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.