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GAF Maintenance Electrician in Shafter, California
Job Description:
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.
Summary
Maintain production equipment to the subassembly or component level. Participate as an active team member in achieving plant and department goals and support other activities. Assist in development of preventive and predictive maintenance procedures. Participate in the development and continued improvement of production equipment, operation, process, safety, and maintenance program. Assist in cross-training of plant personnel. Actively pursue and maintain total plant safety.
Essential Duties
Provide documentation of time during scheduled work periods by job or work order.
Assist with checks. Order material required to maintain/repair equipment.
Develop preventive, safety and standard operating procedures.
Conduct technical audits of equipment to determine condition, root cause of failure and remedy required to return equipment to full operation. Provide oral/verbal and/or written communications as to findings of the audit.
Document equipment maintenance, including inspection, repairs and modifications. Ensure all necessary information is up to date with details noting cost, material, conditions and procedure used.
Cross-train peers and other plant personnel.
Provide technical guidance to operations personnel in proper maintenance procedures and lead personnel in maintenance operations.
Maintain good housekeeping standards in all work areas.
Practice safety in accordance with all federal, state, local land plant safety directives and procedures.
Initiate, develop and participate in the implementation of minor equipment modifications, equipment upgrades/alternatives to improve productivity and reliability.
Actively participate as a maintenance team member.
Act as a primary customer point-of-contact for E*I related matters of equipment operation and maintenance.
Assist in meeting or exceeding plant goals and standards in all work areas.
Assist in the improvement of reducing schedules and unscheduled downtime, maintenance cost and mean time between failure and productivity.
Complete all documentation per standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds.
Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs 10 to 30 feet in height to access equipment
Capable of standing 11 hours per day and climbing stairs regularly
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and regular climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing up to 11 hours per day.
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 and radios.
Excellentinterpersonalskills
Strong attention to detail
Abilitytomultitask
Ability to work as a team player
Technical skills reflecting an understanding of theoretical concepts as well as practical application.
Safety consciousness with a thorough understanding of federal, state, local and plant-wide safety standards and concepts.
An aggressive work ethic and desire for self-improvement in other technical fields such as mechanical.
The ability to use basic hand tools and tools required by his/her area of technical expertise.
Understand multiple voltages from 480 AC to 54 DC.
Troubleshooting skills and understanding of control system (starter controls, VFD’s DC drive)
Under This Roof, We Require
High School Diploma or GED required
A minimum of three (3) years technical experience in an industrial setting or application.
Evidence of continuing education in his/her technical field. ASET or ASMT in industrial electronics, industrial mechanics or the equivalent is preferred.
Experience in the web handling industry.
Computer literacy in Windows, DOS, or similar applications/environments.
Experience with programmable logic controller (PLC), preferably Allen Bradley ControlLogix.
Programming skills in single or closed loop (PID) process controllers.
Theoretical knowledge of predictive maintenance processes including trend and vibration analysis of rotary equipment.
Under this Roof, We Require
Ability to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner
Independent problem-solving skills
Electrical troubleshooting skills and a solid understanding of electrical safety
Able to use hand tools, power tools and materials required for job
Working knowledge of lubrication and types of lubricants for specific applications
Strong work ethic including attendance, safety and performance and a desire for self-improvement.
How We Protect What Matters Most
Weofferawiderangeofhealthinsuranceoptionsthatincludemedical,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.
Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.
Hourly Rate: 39.36
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).
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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.
Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.
GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.