Electrical Instrumentation Controls Technician Jobs in Kansas

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 E&I Technician I is an entry-to-intermediate level role focused on supporting the maintenance and foundational troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems. Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, this role ensures the safe operation of plant electrical infrastructure while assisting level II E&I Technicians with routine calibrations and repairs to ensure optimal plant performance.
Essential Duties

• Champion a safe and clean work environment, embedding safety as the highest priority within our culture.
• Participate in safety, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with safety policies and procedures, conduct inspections of plant areas, and ensure deficiencies found are resolved or appropriately communicated.
• Perform routine troubleshooting, service, and repair of basic plant electrical and control systems.
• Assist Level II technicians in the installation and calibration of pneumatic, hydraulic, and digital industrial instrumentation.
• Diagnose and repair basic AC/DC motor issues and single-phase/3-phase power systems
• Perform daily preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment, facility infrastructure, and utilities.
• Document all work in the CMMS, ensuring high data integrity regarding labor, parts, and technical findings to assist Maintenance Planners in refining job methods.
• Participate in 5S initiatives, conduct regular inspections of plant areas, and ensure safety deficiencies are resolved or communicated.
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications Required

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Associate's Degree preferred
• 3+ years industrial or mechanical maintenance experience in a high volume manufacturing operations, preferably continuous process
• NFPA 70e certificate Preferred
• A demonstrated commitment to safety
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team player
• Able to influence and lead others over whom he/she has no direct authority.
• Willing to drive for change in the interest of continuous improvement. Accepting the ideas and methods of others.
• Ability to work well and communicate well with other GAF employees, at all levels in the organization
• Excellent organization skills.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate proficiency in G suite
• Foundational ability to read and interpret basic electrical schematics, loop sheets, and P&IDs.
• Entry-level familiarity with PLC-based control systems and the ability to navigate SCADA interfaces for monitoring purposes.
• Competency in using multimeters, precision measuring equipment (calipers/gauges), and basic hand tools required for electrical tasks.
• Foundational knowledge of 480v 3-phase systems and their respective controls.
• Working knowledge of HAZMAT, SDS, EPA, OSHA (LTV/Arc Flash), NEC, and NFPA requirements.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions and calculate basic tolerances.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Occasionally
• Move/Traverse - Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
• Transport/Lifting - Frequently
• Transport/Carrying - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently
• Ascend/Descend - Frequently
• Balancing - Frequently
• Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling - Frequently
• Reaching - Constantly
• Handling - Constantly
• Grasping - Constantly
• Feeling - Constantly
• Communicate/Talking -
• Communicate/Hearing - Rarely
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Coordination - Frequently

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Frequently
• Extreme heat - Frequently
• Humid - Frequently
• Wet - Occasionally
• Noise - Constantly
• Hazards - Frequently
• Temperature Change - Frequently
• Atmospheric Conditions - Frequently
• Vibration - Frequently

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: $43.00
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).