Electro Mechanical Technician
Owens Corning · Jacksonville, FL
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Owens Corning (industrial) in Jacksonville, FL. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.
- Tools it names
- TPM, PLC, Machining, Welding, SAP, EHS / safety
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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 50 other live reliability postings in Florida.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 33%
- Team leadership 33%
- ✓ Welding 31%
- Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for TPM, Machining, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Owens CorningAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs as necessary – pipe fitting, welding, machining, hydraulics, pneumatics, and working with sheet metal.
- ◆Electrical and controls troubleshooting and repairs as necessary to support continued operation of the process including instrumentation, controls, motors, VFD's, PLC's, HMI's and basic electrical work.
- ◆Special projects and/or equipment improvements
- ◆Participation in safety programs, TPM teams, and PM optimization
- ◆Comply with all plant rules and corporate policies with regard to business conduct.
- ◆Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- ◆Regular attendance on site and ability to rotate varying shifts
- ◆All other job classification relative duties as assigned or needed
responsibilities
are essential job functions and
requirements
and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some
requirements
may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The
requirements
listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .
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The Electro Mechanical Technician (EMT) performs both mechanical and electrical maintenance duties including: pipe fitting, welding, machining, hydraulics, instrumentation, working with sheet metal, as well as troubleshooting, replacing, repairing, and cleaning systems, equipment, and/or component parts utilizing industry standards for precision maintenance.
Skills and abilities
The employee should have experience in and be able to demonstrate the following abilities:
- •Excellent mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capability
- •Able to demonstrate competency in precision maintenance techniques
- •Able to identify, recommend and implement reliability and safety improvements to equipment
- •Properly and safely use hand and shop tools and equipment
- •Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with others.
- •Familiar with HMIs, PLCs, and Servos.
- •Be able to read and write mechanical and electrical work instructions and/or blueprints
- •Able to follow written and verbal work instructions
- •Provide valid proof of authorization to work in the U.S.
- •Work shift Monday - Friday 11PM - 7AM with overtime as needed
The employee must be able to
- •Demonstrate proficiency with computers – Microsoft Office Suite and other programs as required.
- •Must be able to log into and navigate SAP for work notifications
- •May be required to work on control systems that run the line (PLC, Allen Bradley)
The employee should have the following
- •High School Diploma or GED equivalency
- •Ability to pass maintenance skill test
The employee should possess the ability to
- •Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs without assistance
- •Ability to routinely lift up to 80 lbs with assistance
- •Work for up to 12 hours in extreme hot/cold manufacturing environment
- •Walk/stand on concrete floors continuously for up to 12 hours-continuous
- •Ascend and descend stairs to enter most areas of the facility-continuous
- •Ability to work in cramped areas and enter confined spaces-frequently
- •Ability to work at heights - frequently
- •Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – steel toed shoes, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) as necessary for task
- •Regular attendance onsite and ability to rotate and work shift work
Must provide and maintain valid authorization to work in the United States
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and