Production Operator II

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 Operator II is responsible for performing mid-level operational tasks that ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role bridges the gap between entry-level operators and the more advanced Operator III, focusing on intermediate troubleshooting, standard machine setups, and quality checks. The Operator II supports continuous improvement initiatives, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and provides guidance to the Operator I while working under the supervision of higher-level operators or supervisors.

• Independently operate machinery and optimize parameters within defined ranges.
• Make decisions to adjust equipment settings to maintain production flow.
• Perform advanced machine operations, including monitoring multiple parameters and optimizing equipment performance.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled product changes and ensure proper machine settings.
• Execute setups and changeovers, including line clearances and equipment adjustments.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to changeover procedures.
• Conduct minor repairs and assist in troubleshooting using basic root-cause tools.
• Inspect products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Coordinate defect containment and rework activities.
• Actively participate in safety activities, including near-miss reporting and 5S audits.
• Cross-train across multiple stations and support effective shift handoffs with clear documentation.
• Assist with jams, threading, and sheet breaks independently.
• Own accurate and timely production data capture, including scrap, downtime codes, and throughput metrics.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to support process improvements.
• Mentor Level I operators and provide guidance during training sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned

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…