Maintenance Mechanic

Team Summary

This position will be on the Mt. Vernon, Indiana, plant operations team, located about 20 miles west of Evansville. This GAF site was founded in 1973 and produces a wide variety of asphaltic shingles and rolled roofing materials.

The primary responsibility of a mechanic is to evaluate, repair, and replace materials, products, and components for conformance to specifications by performing the duties listed below. We offer a competitive compensation package including a starting pay rate of $40.74/hour, increasing to $43.41/hour after training, the opportunity to earn up to a 5% bonus, and full health benefits on day 1! This position will initially train on the day shift;

however, it will be assigned to a 12‑hour rotating schedule post‑training. Must be willing to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as dictated by the needs of the business.

• Detects, reports, and repairs faulty operation, defective material and equipment, and other unusual conditions to teammates and appropriate personnel.
• Collaborates with appropriate personnel to transmit and exchange information pertinent to work-related activities.
• Responsible for the operation of machines and equipment in compliance with Standard Operating Procedure.
• Responsible for communicating quality and machine problems to the supervisor, team members, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair facility equipment resulting in operational downtime, ensuring the essential care, maintenance, and operation of the equipment. Repairs requiring than 60 minutes and/or external resources must be reported to your supervisor (or designee).
• Records essential data onto Preventive Maintenance work orders and Down Day work orders to ensure proper collection of data for maintenance and operation staff.
• Verify component information, specifications, and location before installation to ensure that appropriate parts are installed in exact specifications as replaced parts.
• Reads instructions, prints, manuals, and written procedural instructions.
• Safely and professionally utilize hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, and forklifts.
• Works on pipe systems, which would involve repairing, modifying, and installing systems.
• Perform all phases of welding, including MIG, TIG, and SMAW.
• Use an acetylene torch and plasma cutter.
• Perform millwright work such as aligning a pump and motor with a laser alignment tool, install sheaves, belts, aligning equipment, and checking installation for square and belt tension.
• Basic understanding of the Mill and Lathe operation.
• Remove and install bearings and be able to perform all maintenance work required on bearings.
• Works with applicable predictive technologies to improve operations.
• Works in conjunction with Operations to ensure that all equipment has been tested and is working in a safe manner and with satisfactory results.
• Assists with maintaining accurate records to include but not limited to:
  Maximo, storeroom, calibration, and drawings.
• Assists in the supervision of the design of new equipment as well as replacement equipment, to enhance the performance of plant processes.
• Complete Preventive Maintenance and Down Day work orders with precision, ensuring that all components are verified for proper operation prior to startup.
• Works in conjunction with Operations to ensure that all equipment has been tested and is working in a safe manner and with satisfactory results.
• Work scheduled shifts and overtime as assigned.
• Completes Daily Paperwork to be turned in at the end of each shift, properly documenting all observed details (includes maintaining mechanical log).
• Performs all work in a safe, efficient manner and follows all safety procedures.
• Participates in the continuing training process.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Experience in a continuous process manufacturing environment, preferably a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated plant maintenance experience and/or training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety requirements and ability to work safely.
• Possess or work toward electrical skills.
• Abilit…