Electro-Mechanical Technician

COMPANY OVERVIEW

National Gypsum Company is a fully integrated manufacturer and supplier of building and construction products worldwide including Gold Bond® BRAND gypsum wallboard, ProForm® BRAND joint treatment products and PermaBase® BRAND cement board.

We have an immediate opening for a Maintenance Technician,_ at our *Interior Finishing Product Plant in Orlando Florida. This position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor._*

Job Summary:

National Gypsum has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Technician in Orlando, FL. In this position, the ideal candidate will be responsible for performing troubleshooting and repair techniques on manufacturing equipment, electrical/electronic and mechanical systems. The individual will also analyze, troubleshoot, build, maintain, repair and/or design complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, as well as complex computer operating systems.

Major Job Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

• Responsible for keeping safety first for you and your fellow co-workers.
• Complete all safety and or quality training as required.
• Notify Lead Operator and or Supervisor of any unsafe acts and conditions.
• Provide maintenance & repair support to all departments.
• Performs preventative maintenance utilizing company PM program
• Must have determination to not just fix the breakdown, glitch, or malfunction but maintain focus to determine the root cause.
• Strong electrical and fabrication skills with an ability to engineer and design solutions for process changes and must be able to use electrician’s tools and read electrical blueprints
• Strong working knowledge of PLC programming (preferably RS Logix 5000) and troubleshooting
• Determine corrective action necessary to minimize downtime, increase productivity, and maintain continuity of operations.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years industrial maintenance experience
• Demonstrate a clear focus on safety as the main priority of the job
• Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting, and mechanical skills and demonstrated ability to determine root cause of equipment failure
• Positive attitude toward change and the ability to adapt and relate to the work environment and the associates
• The ability to organize and prioritize repairs
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) are vital in maintaining an open and friendly working climate
• Willingness and ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Ability to enforce all plant safety policies and procedures
• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Ability to work off hours if required to maintain the up-time of the production line
• Self-directed individual.
• Good safety record.
• Experience using a personal computer with a Windows operating system and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work without assistance and direction in performing duties
• Must be able to climb ladders and perform overhead work
• Can promote and maintain a TEAM atmosphere
• Understands importance of serving internal customers
• Must be able to lift up to 65 lbs.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive salary;

• Comprehensive benefits to include:

o 401(k) and match

o Retirement Account

o Paid holidays

o Life Insurance

o Short-term and long-term disability

o Flexible spending accounts

o Wellness Program with medical premium incentives

• And more…

Interested / Qualified candidates, please apply online

No phone calls or third-party recruiters, please

Employment ready applicants only

The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit our company’s website to view all of our exciting employment opportunities at www.nationalgypsum,com. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. The Company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
To Keep our associates safe, face masks must be worn while inside the plant facility and we are continuing to provide gloves, Mask, hand sanitizer and proper PPE must be worn at all times.

Experience:

• Programmable Logic Controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
• Blueprint reading: 1 year (Preferred)
• Pneumatic: 1 year (Preferred)
• Industrial maintenance: 2 years (Required)
• Electrical experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certification and or license (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location