Maintenance Mechanic TAD
Owens Corning · Denver, CO
- 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 Denver, CO. Process 101- basic concepts of what it takes to consistently manufacture shingles; Critical product characteristics, key process variables, customer needs etc.
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Machining, 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 33 other live reliability postings in Colorado.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $90k–$130k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 41%
- ✓ Team leadership 35%
- ✓ Root cause 32%
- ✓ PLC 29%
- ✓ SAP 21%
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This plant: Owens Corning in Denver
1 other open role at this site.
- Process Automation Technician · Controls · Technician
Full description from Owens CorningAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Principal duties and responsabilities
- ◆Energy Control Procedures (ECP’s) and Lock Tag Try (LTT) system
- ◆Respect for potential hazards within the manufacturing operation
- ◆Training and regular auditing of the process
- ◆Fluent in language of the plant
- ◆Safe rigging procedures
- ◆Forklift operation license- will provide certification
- ◆PLC basics- Ability to use laptop for troubleshooting and see what limit switch or photo eye isn’t working and ability to adjust where needed
- ◆Troubleshooting basics, how to analyze a problem and step to the root cause
- ◆Help reduce cycle time to problem resolution and eliminates the “replace and see what happens method”
- ◆Process 101- basic concepts of what it takes to consistently manufacture shingles; Critical product characteristics, key process variables, customer needs etc.
- ◆Business 101- World class manufacturing (WCM) concepts, what are they, individual and business benefits. Key business metrics and focus
- ◆Installs, modifies or maintains plant equipment and assists in determining appropriate methods to accomplish these tasks
- ◆Must work safely and follow all documented and “common sense” safety policies and procedures
- ◆Read, understand, and analyze blueprints and other technical data references
- ◆Expert use of hand and power tools
- ◆Inspects plant equipment to identify potential problems prior to breakdown occurrences
- ◆Complies with good housekeeping practice on the job and ensures works areas are clean and picked up after each job completion
- ◆Follows all environmental compliance policies and programs
- ◆Work as instructed with outside contactors
- ◆Comply with all rules and safety regulations
- ◆All other duties assigned or needed
- ◆Regular attendance on site and ability to rotate to varying shifts
responsibilities
of this position
- ◆Preferably five years in a related maintenance trade or occupation that involved electrical, hydraulic machinery and equipment in a manufacturing environment
- ◆Able to demonstrate trouble-shooting techniques and have a basic understanding of blueprints
- ◆Basic ability and knowledge of welding practices and hydraulic circuitry
- ◆Advanced understanding of electrical circuitry
- ◆Basic PLC knowledge
- ◆Must have the ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
- ◆Flair for working with large industrial machines
- ◆Must be able to work independently or in a team atmosphere with minimal direct supervision with drive toward accomplishment and to produce high-quality work
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Pay rate: $35.61-$48.61 (rate will be based on skill level)
Schedule: 6:45 am- 3:00 pm (Monday-Friday) candidates must be available to work off hours (rotating with other colleagues) to cover the weekends calls.
Summary
The purpose of the Maintenance mechanic is to perform as a professional, highly skilled and exceptionally competent maintenance person. Participate in teams to develop and implement solutions.
Mechanical
- •Machining bores, keyways, drill press, grinding lathe and mill operation
- •Ability to properly, precision align belt, gear or direct coupled shafts using proper tools to specified tolerances
- •Understanding of lubrication principles and bearing tolerances and basic bearing “physics”- I.E. How does it work in terms of need for extreme care, keeping clean, etc.
- •Hydraulic systems understanding- hydraulic flow principles. Effects of pipe sizes and valves on pressure drops, making proper fittings per system requirements, proper valve application, etc. Applied to water systems, hot oil, and hydraulic systems
- •Same as above for compressed air and steam (where applicable) systems
- •Understanding of pump basics and operating characteristics including effects of suction pressures, head pressures, sealing/packing techniques
- •Ability to read air and power fluid schematics
- •Basic welding for all structural and piping welding for at least one craft per plant
- •Pipefitting- alignment, flange, threading
- •Basic electrical component “how they work” understanding solenoids, motors, and heaters
- •Ultrasonic rotating equipment troubleshooting
Electrical
- •Basic industrial electrical cods
- •Capability to read schematics and P&ID drawings
- •Fusing, thermal overload protection, wire sizing, motor theory, etc.
- •AC, DC and servo drive system (basics)
- •Be able to safely conduct motor control and power circuit troubleshooting
- •Understand fuse sizing, take motor amp readings, understand basic DC motor control, etc.
- •Ability to fully troubleshoot drives-DC and AC variable frequency, and communicate technically with outside technical support when needed
- •Ability to fully understand the various control loops in the plant including IM/APC systems and weight control equipment
- •Fully competent in electrical noise avoidance-grounding, shielding, etc.
- •Burner system understanding, troubleshooting and properly tuning
JOB
The employee should hold the following abilities
- •Electrical
- •Basic PLC
- •Hydraulic
- •Pneumatics
- •Basic blueprint and schematic reading
- •Proficiency in SAP PM module
- •Basic welding
- •Able to think under pressure and have quick decision-making skills
- •Ability to work well in a team or by oneself
- •Good attention to detail
The employee must be able to
- •Basic computer skills
- •Must be able to operate a computer and other keyboard instrument
The employee should have the following
- •High school diploma or GED equivalent
- •Complete and pass electrical CD rom training provided by plant
- •Must be able to learn the
The employee should possess the ability to
- •Able to do repetitive hand,