Job Description

GAF Energy is transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof. A Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works with North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, to offer homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options through a national network of roofing partners.

The company's leading product, Timberline Solar, incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof.

GAF Energy's products have received numerous awards and honors, including the Fast Company 2022 World Changing Ideas Award, the CES Best of Innovation Award, named The Best Solar Shingle by CNET, and an NAHB Best of IBS Award.

GAF Energy develops and assembles its products in the United States at its facilities in California and Texas.

What part will you play?

GAF Energy is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Supervisor who will be responsible for supervising the repair and maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery and will lead a team of Equipment Maintenance Technicians.

You will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Director and will work cross-functionally to support the Manufacturing teams.

You will join a highly focused team that thrives in a start-up, fast-paced environment.

You will be part of the team that is responsible for the manufacturing and delivery of high-quality, high-volume photovoltaic solar technology solutions that are transforming today's roofs.

The role will focus on sustaining and improving equipment performance to support high-volume manufacturing.

This is a hands-on position that will work alongside their team to ensure maximum equipment uptime, identifying and solving the problems

What will you do?

Supervise the Equipment Maintenance Technician team.

Provide hands-on assistance as needed to assemble, test, and maintain manufacturing tools and equipment.

Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and calibration on tools and equipment.

Perform Root Cause Analysis / Downtime Report of equipment through systematic analysis and drive for Equipment Availability.

Identify and solve equipment-related problems in a timely manner.

Schedule / Perform regular inspections to identify and correct equipment malfunctions.

Use equipment tracking systems to keep track of equipment and tool history.

Read and follow manuals, diagrams, and schematics for equipment operations, repairs, and maintenance.

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, and control components such as motor starters, relays, limit switches, photoelectric sensors, timers, solenoids, servo drives, linear drives, and encoders.

Develop and update preventive maintenance and repair procedures.

Maintain inventory control of spare parts and consumables.

Propose opportunities to enhance equipment performance and reliability.

Respond to equipment issues in a timely manner.

Monitor equipment effectiveness.

Identify and correct equipment inaccuracies or inefficiencies.

Assist engineering and manufacturing teams on improvement projects.

Assist with equipment qualification, experiments, and data collection.

Assist with software upgrades and enhancements.

Perform emergency / unscheduled repairs of equipment.

Ensure the assigned Equipment Maintenance Technician team performs scheduled and preventative maintenance of equipment.

Ensure the assigned team performs service and maintains equipment such as stringers, foil cutters, conveyors, soldering machines, laminators, IV / EL testers, and other assembly equipment.

Comply always with the Environment, Health and Safety, and Manufacturing Quality standards, rules, and regulations.

Lead or participate in activities pertaining to workflow and process improvements.

Other duties as assigned.

What do we require from you?

1-3 years of experience working in a Supervisor role.

4 years of experience in manufacturing equipment installation, repair, and maintenance.

Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school is preferred, but not required.

Experience in manufacturing expansions and ramp-ups is beneficial.

Experience in PLCs (especially Siemens,) and HMIs is a plus.

Knowledge of electric control systems, motor starters, heater circuits, relays, fuses, transformers, and contactors.

Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, and cooling towers.

Ability to read hydraulic / pneumatic / electrical diagrams.

Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite and / or Google Workspace applications).

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external functional teams verbally and in writing.

Self-motivated, proactive, efficient, and strong attention to detail.

Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge.

Adhere to company policies and safety requirements.

Maintain a clean, safe, and accident-free work environment.

Ability to walk, lift, carry, grasp, bend, climb stairs and ladders, reach, and kneel.

Ability to stand for long periods of time as necessary.

Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.

Available to work flexible hours as necessary.

Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.

Ability to follow directions and complete work with minimal supervision.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Last updated : 2024-05-14