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.
Job Summary
The Electrical Technician is an individual who must possess electrical knowledge and some mechanical knowledge to work in a team environment and maintain the site facilities in a 24/7 operation.
Essential Duties
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Provide maintenance service to production lines.
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Perform and help develop preventive, predicted and reactive maintenance procedures.
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Find and order parts, supplies, and equipment, or obtain them from storerooms as needed. Inspect, operate and test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
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Maintain complete records of work performed using office software, Maximo and detailed logs.
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Participate in plant EHS programs and assist in developing them for new equipment.
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Perform general and specialized facility, IT, and electrical maintenance.
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Perform equipment change-overs and assists in production line set ups as needed.
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Analyze machine error messages and information from operators to diagnose and repair equipment.
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Help establish repair frequencies, PMs and parts inventories for new and existing equipment.
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Have good mechanical skills to support the equipment.
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Be willing and able to work 6 days per week, with occasional days off.
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Work with the plant group to manage records regarding all system software changes and communicate any changes to affected departments.
Qualifications Required
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H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
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One Year Certificate from College or Tech School Preferred
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Associate’s Degree Preferred
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3+ years of related industrial electrical experience Required
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RSLogix experience Preferred
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Familiarity with NFPA70E Electrical/ Arc Flash Safety principles
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Familiarity with industrial portions of the National Electrical Code
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Electrical theoretical basics to include Ohm’s law, AC and DC motors, semiconductors, and combinational logic
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Knowledge of at least one common PLC platform (preferably Allen Bradley), including ladder logic-based problem solving and program modifications
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Knowledge of and installation/problem-solving experience with common switches and sensors, such as proximity, photoelectric, and mechanically activated devices -Pressure and differential pressure switches
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Electric and pneumatic valve actuators
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Pressure, level, and flow meters in process applications
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RTDs, thermocouples, and electric transmitters
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HART, 4-20ma, and 3-15 PSI standard instrument signaling and control systems -Handheld electric metering equipment (multimeter, ammeter, frequency meter) -Chart recorder, oscilloscope, and other diagnostic equipment
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AC fixed speed motors (single and 3 phase), including motor control circuits -AC and DC variable speed drives in standalone and system-line drive applications -Electronic and pneumatic single loop controllers, including basic tuning -Common industrial lighting -480, 240, and 120V power equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, and MCPs with ratings and applications
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Excellent documentation abilities
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Excellent problem-solving process
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Excellent/positive communication skills
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Team-oriented
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Excellent collaborative skills
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Allen Bradley Powerflex 70/700/755 drives experience
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Allen Bradley Kinetix 6000 Platform knowledge
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Burner controls knowledge
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Excellent PC/Windows skills
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Knowledge of Industrial Network protocols (Ethernet, Controlnet)
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Experience with Wonderware software
Physical Demands
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Stationary Position - Frequently
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Move/Traverse - Frequently
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Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
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Transport/Lifting - Frequently (50 lbs)
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Transport/Carrying - Frequently
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Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently
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Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently
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Ascend/Descend - Frequently
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Balancing - Occasionally
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Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
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Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
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Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
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Position Self/Crawling - Frequently
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Reaching - Constantly
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Handling - Constantly
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Grasping - Frequently
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Feeling - Constantly
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Communicate/Talking - Frequently
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Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
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Repetitive Motions - Frequently
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Coordination - Frequently
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Climbing - Frequently
Working Conditions
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Extreme cold - Frequently
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Extreme heat - Frequently
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Humid - Frequently
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Wet - Frequently
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Noise - Frequently
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Hazards - Frequently
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Temperature Change - Frequently
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Vibration - Frequently
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: $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. 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. 4. 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).
