At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Job Summary
The Maintenance Team Lead's primary responsibility is to provide direction, coordination, and support for the daily execution of a maintenance crew's maintenance schedule. This role supports safe, timely, and quality maintenance with a sense of urgency and accountability for equipment uptime. The ideal candidate thrives in environments where safety, quality, service, and cost are the highest priorities. This position will also interact and communicate effectively with all GAF employees with a positive, customer-focused approach. The Maintenance Team Lead acts as a technical resource, providing guidance and training for both maintenance and production employees.
Essential Duties
Champion a safe and clean work environment, embedding safety as the highest priority within our culture.Lead and mentor maintenance technicians, cultivating a positive and collaborative team culture.Facilitate the training and continuous skill development of technicians, identifying opportunities for troubleshooting assistance and informal training.Provide expert technical guidance to both maintenance and production teams on proper maintenance procedures.Direct the maintenance team as required in order to effectively respond to emergencies and breakdowns; identify the skills needed to resolve equipment issues. Effectively prioritize and balance scheduled work for the shift.Coordinate comprehensive support for all equipment and facility work orders and repairs, ensuring accurate and complete processing within Maximo, including parts usage, time tracking, Work Order follow-up, failure codes and detailed notes.Lead and actively participate in pre-shift meetings, facilitating safety discussions, updating SQCC boards, and clearly outlining upcoming work.Assist in the prioritization, planning, scheduling, and assignment of all maintenance work.Serve as a backup for the Maintenance Supervisor, competently overseeing daily maintenance operations, permits, and providing coverage during absences.Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including POKA, EHS, and GBS, throughout the maintenance team.Ensure thorough documentation of all equipment maintenance activities, encompassing inspections, repairs, and modifications.Conduct periodic technical audits of equipment to ensure optimal and full operational performance.Contribute to the development of robust preventive and predictive maintenance procedures.Analyze complex maintenance problems and formulate effective solutions.Collaborate with production and engineering on new projects and equipment upgrades, emphasizing continuous improvement and maintainability requirements.Provide comprehensive support for job and project planning, ensuring safe and efficient execution.Demonstrate superior troubleshooting skills and technical expertise, effectively resolving operational issues for all plant personnel and providing leadership to mechanics during upset conditions.Ensure the safe, correct, and timely execution of maintenance by observing both internal and external personnel.Perform other job duties as assigned
Qualifications Required
H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) RequiredMinimum 3+ years experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Minimum 3+ years of experience in an Industrial Mechanic, Electrician or Multicraft position.
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A demonstrated commitment to safetyExcellent interpersonal skillsStrong attention to detailStrong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skillsAbility to work as a team playerAble to influence and lead others over whom he/she has no direct authority.Willing to drive for change in the interest of continuous improvement. Accepting the ideas and methods of others.Ability to work well and communicate well with other GAF employees, at all levels in the organizationAble to work under limited supervision make independent judgement and decisions as necessary.Excellent organization skills.
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A working knowledge of CMMS software.Understanding of how maintenance works; time, materials, people, tools, etc.Intermediate proficiency in G suiteAbility to perform routine maintenance tasks across various disciplinesStrong understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systemsProficiency in troubleshooting and repairing a wide range of industrial equipmentUnderstanding of 5S principles for maintaining organized areas, tools, and cabinetsAbility to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manualsAbility to use appropriate instruments to diagnose and locate equipment malfunctionsUnderstanding of PLC troubleshootingKnowledge of National Electrical CodeFamiliar with various types of industrial equipment and systems; pumps, motors, chains, sprockets, bearing alignment, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, etc.
Qualifications Preferred
Associates or technical degree or certification in a related fieldExperience supporting production and business goals
Physical Demands
Stationary Position - OccasionallyMove/Traverse - FrequentlyStationary Position/Seated - OccasionallyTransport/Lifting - Frequently (10-25 lbs)Transport/Carrying - Frequently (10-25 lbs)Exerting Force/Pushing - FrequentlyExerting Force/Pulling - FrequentlyAscend/Descend - FrequentlyBalancing - FrequentlyPosition Self/Stooping - FrequentlyPosition Self/Kneeling - FrequentlyPosition Self/Crouching - FrequentlyPosition Self/Crawling - FrequentlyReaching - ConstantlyHandling - ConstantlyGrasping - FrequentlyFeeling - OccasionallyCommunicate/Talking - FrequentlyCommunicate/Hearing - FrequentlyRepetitive Motions - FrequentlyCoordination - FrequentlyClimbing - Frequently
Working Conditions
Extreme cold - FrequentlyExtreme heat - FrequentlyHumid - FrequentlyWet - FrequentlyNoise - FrequentlyHazards - FrequentlyTemperature Change - FrequentlyVibration - Frequently
Travel Requirements: May require occasional travel in connection to job duties as it relates to conferences, site visits, professional development or learning opportunities, etc. in which advanced notice of travel expectations/events will be provided
Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.
Base Hourly Rate: $45.98
How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
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. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).