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GAF Mechanical Technician in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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.
Essential Duties
Perform preventative maintenance through inspection of mechanical systems, equipment, and components
Performs basic troubleshooting on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Installs and/or replaces new or reconditioned repair parts or electrical components
Tests equipment for proper operation
Operates lifting devices
Requires intermediate understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits/drawings/prints
Performs intermediate cutting and welding procedures
Inform supervisor of progress, problems, and concerns related to job assignments, plant condition, equipment status, and safety conditions
Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records while completing all required written and electronic documentation
Perform work duties with little to no supervision
Interact with all levels of GAF employees with a customer focused attitude
Work as a collaborative team member with other maintenance technicians, controls specialists and engineers to diagnose, maintain and repair plant equipment.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area
Make efficient use of time while properly and accurately completing work associated
When not engaged in regular duties, perform other work as required
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned
Under This Roof, We Require
High School Diploma or GED
One of the following (documentation required)
2 years experience as MTII
2 year degree in industrial mechanics from a recognized technical college with 5 years industrial mechanic experience
7 years industrial mechanic experience
Must pass MTIII written test and field observation
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, 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).
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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.