The posting
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 $35.93.
Position Overview
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and facility equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role supports plant performance by minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a 12-hour Night Shift (2-2-3 schedule) and we can accept candidates for this range of $31.04----$35.93 an hour based on qualifications and skill set
Your Day to Day:
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Perform routine, preventive, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and execute timely repairs
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals to troubleshoot equipment
- Install, modify, and repair machinery, components, and control systems
- Use diagnostic tools (e.g., voltmeters, ammeters) to test equipment performance
Electrical & Mechanical Work
- Maintain and repair electrical systems including single-phase and three-phase power distribution
- Install and repair conduit, wiring, motors, and control systems
- Perform mechanical repairs on conveyors, drives, pumps, and other production equipment
- Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and continuous improvement projects
Reliability & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and refine preventive maintenance plans to improve uptime
- Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions
- Recommend process and equipment improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all safety, environmental, and JM policies and procedures
- Complete Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and identify/report hazards
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace and support plant housekeeping initiatives
- Wear proper PPE and actively contribute to a safety-first culture
Team Collaboration
- Partner with operations and engineering teams to resolve issues quickly
- Communicate effectively across shifts to ensure continuity of maintenance activities
- Train and support team members on equipment and best practices
What You Bring to the Team:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 4-7 years of multi-craft maintenance experience
- Strong commitment to safety
- Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Ability to read schematics, prints, and technical documentation
- Working knowledge of PLC systems and controls (preferred)
- Ability to disassemble, diagnose, repair, and perform preventative repair measures on mechanical equipment including, but not limited to: pumps, gearboxes, reducers, couplings, seals, rotating elements, blowers, fans, hydraulic units, valves, chillers, and compressors
- Demonstrate advanced Mechanical aptitude, including pipe fitting, fabricating
- Knowledge of use of hand tools and power tools
- Knowledge of shop machinery, including hydraulic press, mill & drill press, lathe, and saw(s) (band & Chop)
- Basic computer skills for documentation and maintenance systems
What Success Looks Like:
- Reduced equipment downtime and improved reliability
- Strong safety performance and adherence to procedures
- Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Positive collaboration across maintenance and production teams
Why Join Johns Manville
- Competitive hourly pay and shift differential eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO)
- Opportunity to work in a high-performing, team-oriented environment
- Ongoing training and career development
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements of this position are: (these requirements are typical for most of our manufacturing roles)
- The ability to stand for extended periods
- The ability to manually lift, push or pull at least 50 pounds safely and with proper body mechanics, sometimes while in awkward positions.
- Use of hands (repetitive motion, grabbing, feeling, sensing, pulling)
- The ability to work safely in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful work environment
- The ability to safely and effectively work in an often-dusty work environment that experiences a broad range of temperatures (very hot to very cold).
- The ability to withstand the rigors of working a 12(or 8)-hour rotating shift schedule.
- The ability to bend, stoop or kneel repetitively.
- The ability to reach or work above the shoulder
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
