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Maintenance Technician III

GAF · Newton, KS

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
18 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at GAF (industrial) in Newton, KS.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
5S, Root cause, PLC, Machining, Welding, EHS / safety

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How this role compares

Against 34 other live reliability postings in Kansas.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 66%
  • ✓ PLC 40%
  • ✓ Welding 29%
  • ✓ Root cause 20%

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Stands out: this posting asks for EHS / safety, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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This plant: GAF in Newton

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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&ID drawings, 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 works.
  • ◆Maintains good housekeeping standards in all work areas.
  • ◆Develops the continued improvement of production equipment, operation, process, safety, and maintenance programs in conjunction with Operations.

Develops the preventative and predictive maintenance procedures.

  • ◆Troubleshoots, installs, aligns, dismantles, repairs, and maintains industrial machinery, mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, pneumatic systems, control devices, hydraulic equipment, circuits, components, instrumentation, and Utility equipment.
  • ◆Installs and repairs mechanical drives, pumps, fans, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, belts, and couplings.
  • ◆Advanced welding skills using oxy acetylene, MIG, TIG, & arc welding processes.
  • ◆Tests performance of repaired equipment and communicates results with operators.
  • ◆Adjusts functional parts of the equipment and control instruments.
  • ◆Performs daily preventative maintenance on the equipment, facility, infrastructure, & utilities.
  • ◆Ensures equipment/plant safety devices are operational.
  • ◆Maintains accurate maintenance logs including labor hours and critical preventive maintenance findings.
  • ◆Uses pipefitting skills to weld, cut, fit, maintain, and install piping throughout the facility.
  • ◆Uses problem solving methods to identify the root cause and eliminate failures.
  • ◆Has a working knowledge and understanding of HAZMAT, SDS, EPA, OSHA, NEC, and NFPA requirements.
  • ◆Attends Operations meetings to catalog current maintenance issues.
  • ◆Performs periodic proactive asset strategies, such as maintenance routes, preventative maintenance, and other tasks to improve reliability and uptime.
  • ◆Direct knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
  • ◆Utilizes Allen Bradley ControLogix 5000 software (in
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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.

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