Maintenance Technician A Crew

Maintain and improve production line performance through rapid response to equipment failures.

Reduce mean time to repair (MTTR) and prevent repeat failures through strong root-cause analysis.

Work autonomously to plan, prioritize, and complete work orders per shift.

Maintain an 85%+ on-time completion rate for assigned work orders.

Own scheduled PM tasks, ensuring completion and accuracy.

Identify risks before breakdowns occur and recommend improvements to prevent recurring issues.

Support reliability efforts, contributing to reduced unplanned downtime.

Lead by example on 6S expectations and uptime improvement initiatives.

Contribute to TPM activities and equipment health checks.

Support improvement projects that increase throughput, speed, or reliability.

Commission equipment after maintenance, ensuring smooth and accurate startup with minimal adjustments required.

Communicate effectively with operators, supervisors, and fellow maintenance techs.

Share knowledge with team members and help elevate best practices across shifts.

Minimum 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (required).

Must be able to work independently with limited direction.

Strong history of troubleshooting industrial equipment in fast-paced environments.

Strong root-cause analysis skills.

Capable of diagnosing complex problems without escalation.

Solid mathematical aptitude applied to maintenance and troubleshooting.

Self-directed, motivated, and reliable.

Comfortable in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and safety.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Technical training, two-year maintenance certification, or trade school background is preferred.

Forklift experience required (must complete Return Polymers forklift certification).

Welding certifications are a plus.

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.