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.

The Quality Technician will perform various quality systems and testing activities for the manufacturing operation, including raw material and process fluid testing, quality audits, plant trials, and quality lab maintenance and organization.

Essential Duties

Conduct finished product quality audits
Generate data to maintain control charts and statistical reports
Perform routine physical property tests
Communicate with production operators and leaders
Audit operator testing
Make real-time product accept/reject decisions
Perform plant trial run testing
Maintain lab & operator test instrument calibrations and documentation
Complete all activities safely and actively work to reduce the risk of injury in the plant.
Routine testing of manufactured shingles, in-process fluids and critical raw materials as needed.
Execute communication, documentation, investigation, and testing of production line off-quality issues, including accept/reject decisions.
Conduct routine audits of identified production testing activities and finished goods to monitor performance of plant quality systems.
Complete assigned sampling and testing to support Plant Trial Runs.
Conduct and coordinate calibration and maintenance of operator & quality lab testing equipment.
Maintain QA Lab housekeeping.
Utilize and maintain various computer-based programs to store and analyze process and product data for degree of stability and conformance to standards.
Attend and participate in daily crew meetings.
Follow all safety policies and procedures. Actively participate in continuous safety improvement efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required
Associate’s Degree is preferred
2+ years of demonstrated experience as a lab technician in a manufacturing environment is preferred

Physical Demands

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

Working Conditions

Extreme cold - Frequently
Extreme heat - Frequently
Humid - Frequently
Wet - Frequently
Noise - Frequently
Hazards - Frequently
Temperature Change - Frequently

Travel Requirements: 0% 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.

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 Salary Range: $48,805-$67,107

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).