James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.
Job Summary
The R&D Advanced Facilities Technician provides support to R&D facility maintenance. Incumbent is able to develop and sustain strong working relationships with others. The successful candidate will provide assistance in maintaining building and site compliance while utilizing best practice techniques.
What You’ll Do:
Key Responsibilities
Facility Tasks:
- Assist with performing preventative maintenance and repairs for building, labs and warehouse (Lighting, plumbing, air conditioning, roof repairs, build and move furniture, etc.)
- Assist with 5s and Safety repairs and improvements as needed
- Perform routine equipment and hand tool maintenance
- Assist with warehouse maintenance and waste disposal
- Supplies restocking and requisitioning
Equipment Maintenance:
- Maintenance of equipment and tools (i.e., forklift, compressor, milter saws, table saw, etc.)
- Assist in organizing supplies and tools
- Supplies restocking and requisitioning
Provide project support as needed:
- Support lab, project teams and facilities as needed
- Assist on R&D facility projects as needed
- Assist on product installation as needed
- Material and product staging, preparation and storage
- Material cutting, painting, and pallet stacking
- Operate forklift
Safety:
- Utilize PPE and proper equipment
- Apply 5S philosophy in Facility, Warehouse, Labs and Office Area
- Submit weekly safety engagements
- Maintain forklift certification
- Complete monthly OSHA mandated training
- Ensure a safe work environment in labs through good housekeeping, proper personal protective equipment, equipment operations
- Promote safety culture by participating in various safety initiatives
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
What You’ll Bring:
Desired Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial or residential facility maintenance or building construction
- Must be proficient in the use of construction hand tools and possess general construction skills.
- Forklift experience required – minimum 1 year
What You’ll Receive:
At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We’ve worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
- Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
- 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
- Paid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
- Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions – Fire Resistant Siding to Help Rebuild the Grizzly Flats Community | James Hardie
- And more
Apply now and come “home” to Hardie!
The expected compensation range for this position is between $25 – $27/hourly. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, market conditions, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position qualifies for benefits which may also include a sales incentive plan.
James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Fontana
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
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