Multicraft Technician III

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 Multicraft Technician III is responsible for safely completing a wide range of advanced multicraft tasks under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor/Maintenance Manager and must be proficient in mechanical, electrical and facility maintenance in a manufacturing setting. Responsible for assigned preventative maintenance work orders and repairs to electrical systems and mechanical equipment in the plant. Daily requirements will include skills such as fabricating, welding, machining, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.

The Maintenance Technician III supports the production of high quality 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 III will interact and communicate effectively with all GAF employees with a positive, customer focused attitude.

Essential Duties Within the MAXIMO Asset Management Software (CMMS) , develop work orders details, and add supporting documentation, reports, tests plans, & schedules.

Adheres to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures while actively participating in the safety program.

Advanced knowledge of lubrication for plant equipment.

Advanced knowledge of vibration analysis.

Advanced knowledge of infrared thermography and ultrasound analysis.

Advanced knowledge of job plans for lubrication, vibration analysis, infrared thermography and ultrasound.

Direct knowledge of optimum lube inventory levels and tracks usage.

Maintains proper lube storage, including 5S standard of storage location.

Creates and prioritizes corrective work orders based upon inspection while performing tasks.

Performs root-cause failure analysis and ability to lead RCA teams.

Understands how to follow mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and P&, sketches, plans, layouts, and instructions.

Understands how to start up and shut down production equipment.

Direct knowledge of how each segment of the manufacturing process…