E&I Technician I

GAF; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401K plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GAF Newton, Kansas, is seeking an E&I Technician I for entry-to-intermediate level maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems. You will assist with calibrations and repairs, maintain plant electrical infrastructure, and support Level II technicians while ensuring safety and high data integrity in our CMMS.

Training and career growth are emphasized in a dynamic, team-first culture. Base hourly rate is $46.00, with opportunities to travel and contribute to greenfield startup projects as

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• 3+ years industrial or mechanical maintenance in high-volume manufacturing.
• NFPA 70e certificate preferred.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safe, clean work environment with safety as a priority.
• Perform routine troubleshooting and maintenance on electrical and control systems.
• Assist Level II technicians with calibration of instrumentation.
• Document work in CMMS with accurate labor, parts and findings.
• Carry out daily preventive maintenance on equipment and utilities.
• Support 5S initiatives and communicate safety deficiencies.

Skills

G Suite

Electrical schematics

SCADA familiarity

Multimeter use

Industrial instrumentation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

PLC control systems

SCADA software

Job description

E&I Technician I page is loaded## E&I Technician Ilocations: Newton, KStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 26650#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**Travel Requirements:** May require occasional travel in connection to job duties as it relates to conferences, site visits, professional development or learning opportunities, etc. in which advance notice of travel expectations/events will be provided. As part of start up and commissioning activities, this role may initially require up to 50% travel.**Pay Transparency**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: $46.00**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