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Maintenance Mechanic-2

Johns Manville
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jun 2025

About the role

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 $26.16.

Great Benefits, 401K Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Annual Bonus

Starting Pay $26.16

This is a skilled labor position working to install, repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment. The job requires that the employee be able to work safely and follow safety rules. Employee must be dependable, able to follow instructions and directions, according to established operating procedures. The employee must perform the following duties while cooperating with all levels within the organization in support of the four Johns Manville core values: People, Passion, Performance and Protection:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The hourly job classification system for the Johns Manville Ruston, LA Facility Maintenance Mechanic is based on a progressive structure. Job classifications and pay levels are based upon demonstrated skill sets.

  • Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements
  • Wears all personal protective equipment as required, including but not limited to protective shoes, glasses, ear plugs, bump cap or hard hat, gloves, dust mask or respirator
  • Must know, understand, and perform all plant and departmental safety regulations and procedures and immediately reports any hazardous conditions
  • Performs safety observations and complete training assignments
  • Must know and understand company policies, regulations, and procedures regarding employee conduct and attendance
  • Excellent attendance, attitude and motivation must be demonstrated to advance to the next level
  • Expected to perform job duties independent of direct supervision
  • Assist other maintenance personnel as needed
  • Troubleshooting by use of testing equipment and other measuring techniques
  • Manage down time by coordinating with production department personnel on routine preventative and predictive maintenance techniques
  • Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hand and power tools
  • Make adjustments to functional parts of equipment and control systems
  • Fabricate repair parts using shop equipment (welding equipment, cutting equipment, machine tools) 
  • Maintain and test Boiler, CO2 House, Air Compressors, and plant critical systems
  • Layout, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, and cooling for process systems
  • Replace Indurator O-Rings and mold car bearings
  • Replace and/or adjust oven door cables
  • Repair and/or replace limit switches
  • Familiarity with Preventative and Predictive Maintenance
  • Responsible for execution of MRO work orders which includes entering into SAP
  • Ability to effectively communicate mechanical issues when troubleshooting equipment/issues for internal customers
  • Must have own tools
  • Understand Mold Station equipment (how it runs and how to keep it running)
  • Understand indurators and successfully send up indurators through complete cycle
  • Mold changes and adjustments and adjustments to mold cores
  • Hydraulics: change hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic pumps
  • Rebuild pumps and know when and how to change
  • Bearing replacement
  • Replace hoses in hose pumps
  • Decision making on repairing vs replacing
  • Required to respond to call outs and work the call out requests
  • Conserve resources by efficient use of equipment and supplies needed to achieve results
  • Adjust cores and understand how to operate mold state controls
  • Run tests on boiler; inspect sewer system, CO2 House, Inspect Air Compressors
  • Responsible for operating in conformance with the ISO certifications held by the Ruston facility
  • Performs other duties as directed

Education and/or Experience and Skills

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