Industrial Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician - Armstrong Ceilings

Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors 

What does it mean to work at Armstrong World Industries?  

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company. 

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside competitive compensation, you will receive: 

A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more.  
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests. 
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

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Primary Duty: 

Position will provide support for all electrical/mechanical problems that might arise with equipment/facilities as well as completing predictive and preventative maintenance work in a steel fabrication shop.  This position would also be responsible for machine management and maintenance across the site and would lead special projects to both equipment/facilities and systems development. Position is responsible for following all company and OSHA safety policies. Operations runs 2 shifts (5:30am - 3:30pm & 3:15pm – 1:15am), working primarily 4, 10hr shifts (M-Th).This position would primarily work afternoons, 3:15pm – 1:15am, however, off shift may be required.

Skill-based pay ranges from $25 to $35 per hour.

$1 shift differential for afternoon employees

Working Responsibilities: 

• Follow all safe OSHA work practices and procedures. Wear all prescribed personal protective equipment. Ensure all proper lockout/tag out procedures are followed. 
• Provide support for all electrical/mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic and technical problems. 
• Install, maintain, remove, troubleshoot, and diagnose a wide variety of electrical/mechanical equipment and components used in manufacturing process. 
• Machinery includes Perforators, CNC Turret Presses, Press Brakes, Routers, Welders, Drill Presses, Powder Booths, and Ovens 
• Installs, modifies, and relocates machinery and equipment and performs fabrication, welding, mechanical, electrical, electronics, plumbing, carpentry, or other maintenance skills. 
• Repairs and modifies buildings and plant systems as required. 
• Troubleshooting and repair of components such as rolls, shafts, bearings, drive belts, drive chains and gear boxes utilizing basic mechanic’s hand and power tools 
• Troubleshooting and repair of pumps, valves, and piping systems to include installation of coper pipes or PVC pipes. 
• Reads and interprets manuals, schematics, blueprints, drawings, and other written installation and repair instructions Identify and complete predictive and preventative maintenance work and weekly mechanical inspections 
• Manage backlog of work orders. 
• Maintain Maintenance Area tools and equipment. 
• Maintain and organize all toolboxes, workspaces, and maintenance specific equipment. 
• Perform other duties as required to maintain or improve plant reliability. 
• Conduct daily safety risk assessments on routine and non-routine job tasks. 
• Lead systems development work such as standard work, training, and housekeeping initiatives throughout the plant. 

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education preferred
• Must able to work without direct supervision and have an excellent balance between people and the tasks at hand and ability to work and be attentive to a team environment.
• 5+ Years of experience in an industrial environment. 
• Machining and fabrication experience. 
• High level experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. 
  • Experience with Electrical/Mechanical Presses, Hydraulics, Combustion
  • Mechanical tool and die
  • Automation Equipment Experience
• Demonstrated skill in working with conveyors, mechanical drive systems (gearboxes, sheaves, pulleys, belts, bearings, sprockets, and chains), pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatics. 
• Knowledgeable of Siemens and Allen-Bradley logic
• Ability to perform precision tasks including alignments using lasers, dial indicators, etc. 

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical requirements 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Plant Environment – This position operates in a manufacturing setting and can be subject to extreme cold and hot temperatures; uneven walking surfaces with cords, tools and other obstacles; intermittent loud noises; and dusty or dirty conditions.  Basic PPE required: safety glasses, earplugs, and steel toe/composite boots. Specific PPE & training will be provided for activities requiring additional accommodation.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries? 

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall, and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America. 

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces. 

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees. 

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.