Multicraft Technician

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.

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!”.

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.

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.

• 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…