Maintenance Technician 1

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

About GAF - Newton, Kansas

Newton is a vibrant Kansas community founded in 1871 on a spirit of work, from its earliest days as a railroad, agriculture and cattle drive hub. With a population of about 20,000, Newton and neighboring North Newton features an active arts community, three National Historic Districts, a variety of museums, trails, restaurants, shops and attractions, Bethel College, award winning school districts, a championship golf course, first-class convention center and many other amenities. This collaborative region is close to dynamic Wichita and may be the next best place for you to call home, in GAF’s newest “Field of Dreams!” 

New Plant, New Opportunities

If you haven’t been part of a greenfield startup, now is your chance. GAF is the North American leader in residential roofing materials. We are honored to be constructing our newest shingle manufacturing facility in Newton KS and hiring is underway as we build our initial plant leadership team. Due to our investment in training and the development of employees, you will have the opportunity to travel to our other locations, engage with peers, support the hiring of plant staff and participate in the design and construction of the facility. Expect your first years to be rewarding and challenging with an amazing team fully supporting you. You will wear many hats during the construction and commissioning phases of the project, and ease into your steady role over time.

Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for safely completing a wide range of advanced multicraft tasks under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and provides general preventative mechanical, electrical and facility maintenance & repair support for the plant. This includes troubleshooting, working from blueprints and schematics as related to machine drives and conveying systems in a high volume production line environment. Daily requirements will include skills such as fabricating, welding, machining, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.

The Maintenance Technician supports the production of high quality commercial roofing products, with a sense of urgency and accountability for equipment uptime. This employee thrives in environments where safety, quality, service and cost are the highest priorities and is able to make recommendations to improve the overall performance of plant equipment. The Maintenance Technician will interact and communicate effectively with all GAF employees with a positive, customer focused attitude.


Essential Duties

• Provide general maintenance support and PM’s of equipment for the Plant. This includes troubleshooting, working from blueprints and schematics as related to machine drives and conveying systems in a high production line environment.
• Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner (includes documenting work performed in Maximo and closing out order).
• Read instructions, blue prints and manuals, and use any meters, hand tools and shop equipment to perform the required job tasks.
• Perform millwright work such as aligning a pump and motor, install sheaves, belts, align equipment, check for proper alignment and belt tension.
• Troubleshoot, repair/replace power transmission, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Perform all phases of welding including MIG Rod. Work on pipe systems, which would involve repairing, modifying, and installing systems.
• Familiar with troubleshooting variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance assignments.
• Work with other members of the maintenance department on mechanical and electrical projects, work orders and line calls.
• Basic experience troubleshooting and repair of mechanical power trains, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, welding and assembly of parts and materials.
• Basic working knowledge of 480v systems and their respective controls, ability to use and read multimeter. Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix Controllers / RSLogix 5000 Software a definite plus.
• Ability to operate a manual mill and lathe.
• Involved in planned and unplanned maintenance work and jobs for both daily and maintenance outages.
• Provide on-the-spot, on-the-job equipment-related expertise and technical guidance. Enhance communication and coordination between maintenance and other departments, especially the production department.
• Provide input and feedback to the maintenance planner and storeroom personnel to refine/finalize labor, parts, priorities and methods.
• Ensure safety, quality, timeliness, cost and thoroughness of work performed.
• Responds as a First call-in contact for maintenance emergencies.
• Participate in safety, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives.
• Provide a safe workplace through adherence to company safety policy, housekeeping and defined standards of training.
• Stay in compliance with safety policies and procedures, conduct inspections of plant areas, and ensure deficiencies found are resolved or appropriately communicated.
• Continue to grow, becoming well trained, involved, and committed to meeting department expectations including following all safety requirements.

Qualifications Required

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Minimum of 3 years industrial or mechanical maintenance experience.
• 3 years Industrial maintenance experience in a high volume manufacturing operation, preferably continuous process.
• Must be able to read instructions, blue prints and manuals, and use any meters, hand tools and shop equipment to perform the required job tasks.
• Must be able to perform millwright work such as aligning a pump and motor, install sheaves, belts, align equipment, check for proper alignment and belt tension.
• Basic experience troubleshooting and repair/replace of mechanical power transmission, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, welding and assembly of parts and materials.
• Perform all phases of welding including MIG, and Rod. Work on pipe systems, which would involve repairing, modifying, and installing systems.
• Familiar with PLC systems including ability to troubleshoot process control ladder logic.
• Familiar with troubleshooting variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Must have a good safety and attendance record, and be willing to work overtime and weekends when necessary.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Entry knowledge of manufacturing and maintenance equipment
• Entry skills in reading technical documentation (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic schematics, P&IDs)
• Entry familiarity with standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedure
• Entry knowledge of reliability maintenance
• Entry understanding of CMMS system
• Entry finite math and analytical skills
• Entry capability to handle fabrication project
• Entry experience with preventive and predictive maintenance program implementation.

Travel Requirements: May require occasional travel in connection to job duties as it relates to conferences, site visits, professional development or learning opportunities, etc. in which advance notice of travel expectations/events will be provided. As part of start up and commissioning activities, this role may initially require up to 50% travel.

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.Base Hourly Rate: $37.08

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).