A Operator General Mechanic

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is $37.07.

Schedule: Rotating Schedule working 4 weeks on Days followed by 4 weeks on Nights. 12 Hour Shifts from 7:00-7:00 of 4 on followed by 4 off.

Rate of Pay: $37.07

Summary:

The A Operator General Mechanic installs, modifies and maintains electrical and mechanical equipment to maximize performance, reliability and uptime while controlling cost to established guidelines.

All positions perform all duties but will have different areas of focus and working knowledge:

Shift Mechanic – mid-level working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and instrumentation.

Day Electrical Mechanic  – working knowledge of electrical and instrumentation. Secondary focus on mechanical.

Day Mechanical Mechanic – working knowledge in mechanical while providing assistance with electrical and instrumental.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Includes the following and other duties as assigned.

• Uses the SAP Computer System.
• Plans, orders materials and schedules.
• Completes activities under the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation sections.

Electrical

• Reads and interprets electrical electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, instruments loop sheets and technical manuals.

• Installs and maintains complex electrical, electronic and pneumatic measurements and control systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs variable speed motor drive systems.

• Reads and follows practices set forth in the National Electrical Code.
• Selects and uses all standard electrical/electronic and instrumentation test equipment.
• Troubleshoots and maintains power distribution system.
• Calibrates critical Spunbond process measuring equipment.

Mechanical

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical transmission power systems.

• Troubleshoots and repairs boiler dowtherm systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs lubrication systems and gearboxes.
• Perform routine and specialized lubrication tests.
• Able to perform basic welding tasks.
• Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs pneumatic systems.
• Performs precision alignment tasks using laser systems.
• Repairs, rebuilds and balances fans.
• Operate, troubleshoot and repair forklifts.
• Able to perform basic millwright tasks.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair pumps and piping system.
• Reads and understands blueprints, sketches, mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Repair and troubleshoots HVAC systems.

Instrumentation

• Installs and fabricates instrument components.
• Modifies control loops, movement and replacement of instruments, and addition and deletions to the systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain instrumentation system and components, including control valve system.
• Maintains charts/log and records
• Follows area housekeeping and safety rules.
• Operate shop and power tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Actively participate and contribute to cross-functional teams.
• Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two years of formal technical training or equivalent in craft. 
• Three years electrical experience for primary craft.
• 2 years or equivalent training industrial millwright experience for secondary crafts.
• Knowledge of operating shop equipment.
• Rigging Experience
• Should be capable of entering information into computer software systems.  Knowledge of SAP system.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Physical Skills:

• The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

• Competencies:

• Safety:  Observes safety and security procedures.  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines.  Reports potential unsafe conditions.  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Passion for Results:  Displays passion and optimism.  Displays respect and trust.  Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.  Performs tasks to ensure quality of work and product.  Pride and enthusiasm in own results and those of team.  Meets commitments.
• Integrity:  Treats people with respect.  Utilizes time efficiently.  Upholds organizational values and procedures.
• Teamwork:  Balances team and individual responsibility.  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views.  Gives and welcomes feedback.  Contributes to building a positive team spirit.  Puts success of teams above own interests.  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.  Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Leadership:  Supports organization’s goals and values.  Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth.  Exhibits confidence in self and others.  Inspires and motivates others to perform well.  Effectively influences actions and opinions of others.  Ability to hold team members accountable for actions.  Prioritizes, organizes and schedules other people and their tasks. Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Work Environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold and heat; risk or electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The position characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.