Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic
Owens Corning · Savannah, GA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Owens Corning (industrial) in Savannah, GA.
- They ask for
- 18+ years
- Tools it names
- TPM, Welding, SAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1786 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 43 other live reliability postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 55%
- Root cause 41%
- ✓ Team leadership 39%
- ✓ Welding 30%
- Robotics 23%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Owens Corning in Savannah
1 other open role at this site.
- Operations Manager · Production · Manager
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Responsibilities
- ◆Lives the Owens Corning Safety Stand and meets all safety requirements. Utilizes all LTT principles as required. Safety is a condition of employment.
- ◆Participates in the safety, autonomous maintenance, TPM and housekeeping programs as established within the plant; including but not limited to Focused Improvement Events, Safety Committee, etc.
- ◆Performs job tasks to reduce environmental impact and adheres to the environmental regulations and recycling procedures for waste disposal.
- ◆Complies with all plant rules and safety regulations.
- ◆Communicates safety concerns and/or equipment problems/abnormalities to appropriate personnel.
- ◆Notify your Front Line Leader immediately of all injuries, near misses, or first aid.
- ◆Understands all regulations for safety harness protection
- ◆Understands lock-out/tag-out procedures for energy sources. Can identify energy sources for each machine and correctly de-energize the machine for maintenance procedures
- ◆Work alone or assist maintenance personnel of higher classification in the disassembly of various types of plant machinery. Work may require the making of replacement parts, reassemblies, fitting, aligning, and adjustments to any plant equipment.
- ◆Have the ability to inspect equipment for defective parts for wear, or any unsatisfactory conditions. Have verbal or written skills to report equipment conditions to a supervisor in an effort to advance the preventative maintenance program.
- ◆Can identify and support motor replacements, installs, and repairs, speed reducers, bearings, slip rings, brushes, sprockets, gears, rolls, and conduit, and be able to splice wires either alone or assist maintenance personnel of higher classification
- ◆Can identify and learn to use electrical and mechanical testing equipment
- ◆Makes mechanical repairs either separately or in conjunction with electrical installations or repairs under supervision
- ◆Submits reports as directed
- ◆Operates plant mobile and hoisting equipment as directed
- ◆Understands safe/proper set up for cutting and welding machines. Can perform routine acetylene cutting and welding without supervision
- ◆Understands the basics of bearing lubrication and installation. Can install interference fit and clearance fit bearings within tolerance without supervision
- ◆Establishes goals, prioritizes, and organizes actions, timelines, and resources
- ◆Understands the needs of the customer and takes action to address those needs
- ◆Identifies and participates proactively in learning opportunities and develops expertise in those areas
- ◆Ensures standard operating procedures and processes are in place
- ◆Performs other related duties consistent with the nature of this position, as directed by the area leader
JOB
Education and experience
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent required
- ✓Two or more year of manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- ✓Must be 18 years or older
- ✓Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US
- ✓Must remain drug and alcohol free
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JOB
Knowledge, skills & abilities
- •Must read, write and speak English
- •Must understand verbal and written instructions
- •Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
- •Must be able to follow proper radio etiquette
- •Must work well in a team environment
- •Must have the ability to multi-task
- •Must have the ability to do basic mathematical calculations
- •Must have a minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience
- •Must be willing and able to train others on advanced craft or controls related skills
- •Must learn new controls technologies and systems as required throughout plant
- •Must pass the written and practical test in electrical, mechanical, machine shop, and welding
- •Must attend internal and external training school
- •SAP experience a plus
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a global building and industrial materials leader. The company's three integrated businesses are dedicated to the manufacture and advancement of a broad range of insulation, roofing and fiberglass composite materials. Leveraging the talents of 19,000 employees in 33 countries, Owens Corning provides innovative products and sustainable solutions that address energy efficiency, product safety, renewable energy, durable infrastructure, and labor productivity. These solutions provide a material difference to the company's customers and make the world a better place. Based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, the company posted 2020 sales of $7.1 billion. Founded in 1938, it has been a Fortune 500® company for 66 consecutive years. For more information, please visit www.owenscorning.com.