Mechanics Level II

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.

Essential Duties

• Work safely and efficiently while being careful to follow all safety requirements as determined by management.
• Ability to install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot industrial machinery, mechanical equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Work independently and to analyze and recommend repair procedures for equipment failures and must demonstrate mechanical insight in recommending options.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures or breakdowns on all equipment.
• Understand how to start up and shut down production equipment.
• Identify equipment parts as needed.
• Be efficient re-knifing all types of plant product cutting cylinders.
• Complete work orders as assigned by Supervisor.
• Recommend corrective action to solve mechanical issues on the production lines.
• Always maintains an orderly, clean and safe working area.
• Capable of requisitioning machine parts pulled from the maintenance storerooms.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• High school graduate or equivalent experience Required

• 5+ years working experience in an industrial manufacturing environment or equivalent experience 

• Industrial Maintenance certifications preferred

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work under limited supervision and self-motivated.
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Use proper lock-out/tag-out procedures when working on machinery

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Safe forklift operation is mandatory
• Computer software and personal computers is required
• Proficient use, purpose, and maintenance of tools, equipment, and methods used in buildings and facilities repair.
• General and specialty industrial mechanic tools and equipment are required.
• Experience in the following areas: ○ Preventive/predictive maintenance procedures
• Commonly used industrial tools
• Plumbing
• Basic AC/DC electrical and electronic principles
• Metal fabrication and welding
• Industrial Controls (LOTOV)

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position -
• Move/Traverse -
• Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
• Transport/Lifting - Frequently
• Transport/Carrying - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pushing -
• Exerting Force/Pulling -
• Ascend/Descend -
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
• Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
• Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally
• Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Handling - Occasionally
• Grasping -
• Feeling - Occasionally
• Communicate/Talking - Occasionally
• Communicate/Hearing - Occasionally
• Repetitive Motions -
• Coordination - Occasionally

Travel Requirements: 0%

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: $48.22

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 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. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to 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).