What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at USG?
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Role & Responsibilities:
- Incorporate safety into all aspects of the operation and ensure that safe working conditions, actions, and practices exist and are followed at all times.
- Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative & predictive maintenance activities necessary to keep industrial equipment operating efficiently. Tasks may include, but are not limited to motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, PLC’s, Motor Control Centers, welding, production machines, troubleshooting malfunctions, following diagrams, sketches, schematics, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
- Adept at prioritizing and coordinating maintenance activities to maximize production efficiencies and equipment availability.
- Timely communication with production department around maintenance issues and the impact on operations.
- Identify part needs.
- Ensure all plant equipment is well maintained through support, enforcement, and implementation of all rules and procedures relating to the plant’s RPM initiative.
- Able to build rapport with employees through effective communication and engagement efforts.
- Adaptable to overtime requirements.
- May require occasional travel.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Proficiency with electrical, 24VDC to 3-phase 480VAC, mechanical control systems, Lockout/Tagout, and safe working procedures.
- Working knowledge of maintenance programs and the ability to enter data, navigate, and extract information from CMMS.
- Business minded, people and results oriented, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.
- Self-starter, excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
- Demonstrate personal accountability, decision-making and problem-solving capability.
Additional Information:
- Shift: Fixed
- Department: Operations
Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.
USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.
Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.
Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.
EOE including disability/veteran
