Job Summary:

What part will you play?

• GAF Energy is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician who will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery.

• You will report to the Senior Facilities and Maintenance Manager and will work cross-functionally to support Manufacturing teams. You will join a highly focused team that thrives in a start-up, fast-paced environment.  

• You will be part of the team that is responsible for the manufacturing and delivery of high-quality, high-volume photovoltaic solar technology solutions that are transforming today’s roofs. The role will focus on sustaining and improving equipment performance to support high-volume manufacturing.

What will you do?

• Maintain manufacturing equipment in excellent operating conditions.

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on tools and equipment.

• Support Root Cause Analysis / Downtime Report of equipment through systematic analysis and drive for Equipment Availability. Identify and solve equipment-related problems in a timely manner.

• Perform regular inspections to identify and correct equipment malfunctions.

• Use equipment tracking systems to keep track of equipment and tool history.

• Elaborate, read, and follow manuals, diagrams, and schematics for equipment operations, repairs, and maintenance.

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment using relay logic, ladder diagrams, and control components such as motor starters, relays, limit switches, photoelectric sensors, timers, solenoids, servo drives, linear drives, and encoders.

• Develop and update preventive maintenance and repair procedures.

• Clean and lubricate equipment on a regular basis.

• Propose opportunities to enhance equipment performance and reliability.

• Respond to equipment issues in a timely manner.

• Monitor equipment effectiveness.

• Identify and correct equipment inaccuracies or inefficiencies.

• Assist engineering and manufacturing teams with improvement projects.

• Perform emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment.

• Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance of equipment.

• Service and maintain equipment such as stringer, foil cutters, conveyors, soldering machines, laminators, IV/EL testers, and other assembly equipment.

• Maintain and organize inventory of spare parts.

• Always comply with the Environment, Health and Safety, and Manufacturing Quality standards, rules, and regulations.

• Lead or participate in activities pertaining to workflow and process improvements.

• Other duties as assigned.

What do we require from you?

• 3 years of experience with automated equipment design, installation, repair, and maintenance. Experience working in the solar manufacturing industry is a plus.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting equipment with PLCs (Omron, Keyence, Siemens, Delta) and HMIs.

• Proficiency in electric control systems, robots, motor starters, heater circuits, relays, fuses, transformers, contactors, and control elements.

• Ability to read hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical diagrams.

• Computer-literate. 

• Self-motivated, proactive, efficient, and strong attention to detail.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

• Creative problem solving; ability to thrive when presented with a challenge. 

• Adhere to company policies and safety requirements.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and accident-free work environment.

• Ability to walk, lift, carry, grasp, bend, climb stairs and ladders, reach, and kneel.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time as necessary.

• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Available to work flexible hours as necessary.

• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

• Ability to follow directions and complete work with minimal supervision.

Benefits:

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 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.

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.