GAF

Reliability Technician

GAF$88K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Basic computer literacy including email and spreadsheet management
  • Ability to read and comprehend technical documents and manuals
  • Understanding of PM Optimization processes for critical assets
  • Good analytical and troubleshooting skills for maintenance issues
  • Knowledge in vibration analysis, lubrication/oil analysis, and reliability centered maintenance

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to safety and environmental guidelines and actively participate in safety programs
  • Act as the plant champion and subject matter expert in lubrication and analysis techniques
  • Collaborate with Engineering and lubrication experts to select effective lubricants
  • Create job plans for lubrication and inspection techniques
  • Set and track optimum lubrication inventory levels
  • Conduct breakdown analysis to identify root causes of failures
  • Provide training to other technicians and operators

Benefits

  • Wide range of health insurance options for employees and families
  • Family-building benefits for fertility and parenthood support
  • Robust 401K with employer matching contributions
  • Programs promoting work-life balance including wellness initiatives
  • Internal training programs and a generous tuition reimbursement
  • Culture focused on connection and empowerment with Employee Resource Groups
Full Job Description
The Reliability Technician, reporting to the Maintenance Manager and Reliability Engineer, will lead maintenace reliability activities in the Baltimore plant. This is a day shift position.

Essential Duties
  • Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures and actively participate in safety program
  • Functions as the plant champion and subject matter expert in the areas of lubrication, oil analysis, vibration analysis, infrared thermography and ultrasound.
  • Works with Engineering and Lubrication experts to determine the most effective lubricants and methods of application that are most effective for all machinery.
  • Participates in creating job plans for lubrication, vibration analysis, infrared thermography and ultrasound.
  • Sets optimum lube inventory levels and tracks usage.
  • Maintains proper lube storage, including 5S standard of storage location
  • Creates and prioritizes corrective work orders based upon inspection while performing tasks
  • Participates in breakdown analysis to understand the root cause of failure.
  • Provides Training to Other Technicians and Operators
  • Ability to lift parts and test equipment, 50 pounds or less


Qualifications Required:
  • H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Capability to read technical documents, such as:
    Technical manuals
    Manufacturer's instructions
  • Basic computer literacy, including the capability to operate standard email, spreadsheet, word processing and moderately complex software, and employ web-based programs, including those used for lubrication scheduling and oil analysis functions and/or other computer systems to check for work orders (Maximo), schedule or print routes, acknowledge work orders, etc.
    Understanding of PM Optimization process for critical assets
  • Capability to read technical documents, such as:
    OEM Maintenance manuals
    Blue prints
    Lubrication Technology instruction and recommendations
  • A fundamental understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and circulating systems operation, and maintenance functions.
  • Good team building skills and the ability to work through others.
  • Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Understanding of computer maintenance management systems
  • Ability to develop effective work procedures and job plans
  • Knowledge and/or experience in Vibration Analysis, Lubrication/Oil Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Equipment Strategies, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Precision Maintenance, and/or Infrared Thermography
  • Understanding of machine lubrication, oil analysis, cleanliness standards, and lubrication properties
  • Capability to calculate lubricant inventory and calculating relubrication quantity considerations.


Qualifications Preferred:
  • Associate's Degree (AA) Associate/Technical degree or higher in an industrial, manufacturing, electrical, mechanical, or another manufacturing field
  • Experience in an industrial workplace
  • More than one (1) year industrial maintenance experience.
  • Certified as a Lubrication Specialist (CLS), Oil Monitoring Analyst (OMA), OR Machinery Lubrication Technician (MLT)


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: $42.73

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.

About GAF

GAF is a building materials manufacturing company that produces roofing materials, insulation, and other products for residential and commercial buildings. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. GAF has a long history of innovation and has developed many industry-leading products over the years. The company's products are known for their quality and durability, and are used by builders and homeowners across the country. GAF is committed to sustainability and has implemented many environmentally-friendly practices in its operations.
Learn more about GAF
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1886

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