Job Description

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.

Team or Function Overview

We are searching for an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic for the Baltimore plant. The successful candidate must have at least 1 year of maintenance experience, including welding and cutting, pneumatics and mechanical drive components relating to conveyor systems as used in high speed production line environment. Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills in the above areas are also required. Strong electrical background a plus.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Basic understanding of plant electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems conveyors, belts and splices, bearings, and mechanical drives.

• Welding and cutting as required using oxygen acetylene torches and electric arc welding equipment.

• Performs maintenance using hand tools and power tools such as: impact wrenches, power saws, drills, sledge hammers and pry bars.

• Replacing electric motors, switches and wires as required.

• Troubleshooting, repair and operation of machine equipment.

• Ability to perform carpentry and plumbing work.

• Will re-knife cutting cylinders as required.

• Operation of lift truck to unload trucks and do maintenance work.

• Operation of crane and safe rigging practices.

• Performs preventative maintenance work and documents work done.

• Troubleshooting of equipment to restore service.

• Responsible for the housekeeping of tools and work area.

• Performs other duties as directed.

Physical requirements:

• Capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.

• Capable of climbing ladders from 10 to 50 feet in height in order to access equipment up to 50 feet high and work off ladders to perform work.

• Capable of standing up and performing work for up to seven hours per day.

• Capable of kneeling, stooping and crawling around machinery to perform work up to seven hours per day.

• Capable of climbing approx. 60 steps up to eight times per day.

• Capable of transporting a ladder a distance of 500 feet.

• Capable of opening door, climbing over pipes, climbing over ledges and maneuvering around equipment.

• Can walk ½ mile up to four times or more per day

• Can communicate verbally with supervisor and other personnel

• Capable of re-knifing cutting cylinders, which entails bending over, up to 7 hours per day

Under This Roof, We Require

1 year experience working in a Maintenance role

Under This Roof, We Also Value

High School Diploma/GED preferred, not required

Maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment preferred, not required

Strong Commitment to safety

Proficient with basic mathematical skills

Ability to wear and use required safety equipment

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).

Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.

Hourly Rate: 36.62

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).