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.

Team Summary
The primary function of the Mechanic I is to perform all tasks and duties in a safe manner as trained by plant management per EHS direction for site policies and OSHA standards. The Mechanic I will have both technical and leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have established advanced troubleshooting skills to diagnose/solve daily machine issues as well as support medium and long-term expense and capital development projects. They will have general mechanical expertise as well as a strong understanding of critical systems and equipment specific to their plant. Their leadership skills will be utilized by mentoring the less-experienced mechanics and helping set the daily priorities and direction for the group. They will report to a maintenance supervisor who will set their longer-term goals/priorities when necessary. This individual will interact extensively with the production and maintenance teams to enhance the day-to-day operations of the plant.


Essential Duties

• At a minimum, utilize or have a working knowledge of the skill sets and equipment listed below, which will be further developed through proper training and job experience:
  • Pneumatics and Hydraulics
  • Pipe Fitting
  • Welding
  • Pumps
  • Machinery Drives
• Utilities: Have operating knowledge in the plant to include water, oil, natural gas, compressed air, and fire protection systems.
• Tools: Have good working knowledge of mechanical tools, hand, battery operated, and electric driven and safely uses the correct tool for each job.
• Safety: Is aware of safety hazards existing in an industrial facility. Always practices safe work habits and maintains a clean work area.
• Use computer systems such as Maximo and understand basic Windows navigation.
• Interact with peers, supervisors and managers in a cooperative and team oriented manner.
• Ensure that housekeeping is maintained and enhanced during the performance of all tasks.
• Ensure that a safe work environment is maintained and enhanced during the performance.
• Perform millwright work such as aligning a pump and motor with a dial indicator or laser system, install sheaves, belts, align equipment, check for squareness and belt tension.
• Install bearings and be able to perform all maintenance work required on bearings
• Technical Responsibilities include:
  • Troubleshooting daily machine issues.
  • Support medium and long-term expense and capital development projects.
  • Have general mechanical expertise.
  • Strong comprehension of critical systems and equipment specific to their plant.
• Leadership Responsibilities include:
  • Mentoring the less-experienced mechanics.
  • Assist in setting the daily priorities and direction for the group.
  • This individual will interact extensively with the production and maintenance teams to enhance the day-to-day operations of the plant. As part of this they will be expected to generally work more closely with management than their less-experienced counterpart
• Additional responsibilities to include:
  • Tasks associated with a Mechanic I level if specifically assigned as an effort to utilize available, knowledgeable resources for a given task or provide additional skill set training for developmental purposes.
  • Once trained, the successful candidate will be subject to “on call” duty as needed

Qualifications Required

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience
• Able to lift and handle up to 50 pounds.
• Able to climb and work at elevated heights.
• Able to learn and use computer software to utilize the Maximo MMS
• Able to work around the chemicals and environment present in both the Shingle and Nonwoven Plants.
• Must be able to effectively communicate written and verbally.

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: $32.78

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).