Job Description:

Introduction

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

We are currently seeking an experienced E&I Technician at Baltimore, MD manufacturing location. We offer a competitive compensation package including an hourly pay rate of $40.73, with ample opportunity for additional pay increases. This position is also eligible to receive up to 5% annually in bonuses, based on plant performance.  Must be willing to work any shift, overtime and weekends as dictated by the needs of the business.

Essential Duties

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Primary role is to provide maintenance service to production lines.

Performs and helps develop preventive, predicted and reactive maintenance procedures.

Find and order parts, supplies, and equipment, or obtain them from storerooms as needed. Inspect, operate and test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.

Maintain complete records of work performed using office software, Maximo and detailed logs.

Participate in plant EHS programs and assist in developing them for new equipment.

Performs general and specialized facility, IT, and electrical maintenance.

Performs equipment change-overs and assists in production line set ups as needed.

Analyze machine error messages and information from operators to diagnose and repair equipment.

Help establish repair frequencies, PMs and parts inventories for new and existing equipment.

Must have good mechanical skills to support the equipment

Must be willing and able to work 6 days per week, with occasional days off

Work with the plant group to manage records regarding all system software changes and communicate any changes to affected departments.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to hold or operate objects, tools, or controls.

The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb ladders / stairs, twist and bend. 

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to climb stairs/ladders and work at elevations up to 80 feet.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Under This Roof, We Require

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of two years of experience in a continuous process environment and a thorough understanding of manufacturing electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems.

Must possess expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, experience using Maximo a plus. Must be able to understand computer database functions and maintain and/or setup database functions as needed as part of the duties.

Must have Programmable Logic Control (PLC) knowledge with the ability to develop and troubleshoot communication problems on all types of AB comm networks (ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, etc.).

Experience with control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, and motor starters.

Must be able to follow and maintain detailed repair procedures and have good communication skills.

How We Protect What Matters Most

We offer a very competitive salary, bonus and benefits package and you are eligible to begin taking advantage of our insurance and 401k programs starting on your first day!  Our excellent 401(k) includes an employer contribution of up to 7%! To further emphasize the competitive salary offered, we’d like to share that compensation in addition to base salary is available to those working extended schedules.

Your professional growth and development is very important to us and therefore we offer internal training programs, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.

New employees can expect to be eligible for two weeks of vacation, which is prorated from your start date, plus paid holidays and floating holidays.

In support of working families we offer a parental leave benefit, in which employees who give birth or adopt a child may be eligible for paid leave.

Insurance coverage plans include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, and more.

Other exciting benefits include wellness reimbursement, referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.

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: 40.73

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).