• Job Description

  Req#: 24228

  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.

  
  Essential Duties

  • Environment, Health, and Safety

  • Demonstrate ability to accurately determine colors of wires, resistors and other electrical components

  • Understand and abide by all GAF Safety Rules and Policies at all times

  • Read and understand all Safe Job Procedures in applicable SOPs and JSAs.

  • Properly operate all mobile equipment

  • Demonstrate complete understanding of LOTO as related to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and other industrial equipment

  • Demonstrate caution and proper body mechanics when physically moving or positioning items

  • Know and wear PPE appropriate for your work area

  • Know and wear PPE appropriate for all levels of electrical work

  • Perform daily housekeeping responsibilities.

  • Safely operate grinders, sanders, drill press, hand tools and other equipment associated with mechanical or electrical job duties

  • Other EH&S duties as assigned

  • Install, test, maintain and troubleshoot electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and other industrial equipment

  • Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures

  • Perform preventative maintenance through inspection of electrical systems, equipment and components

  • Install, test, maintain and troubleshoot equipment in places of up to a maximum of 125’ high inside the basket of an articulating boom lift, scissor lift, aerial work platform or man-basket on a forklift

  • Inform supervisor of progress, problems and concerns related to job assignments, plant condition, equipment status and safety conditions

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records while completing all required written and electronic documentation

  • Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot E-Stops, light curtains and associated protection devices

  • Perform work duties with little to no supervision

  • Interact with all levels of GAF employees with a customer focused attitude

  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area

  • Make efficient use of time while properly and accurately completing work associated

  • When not engaged in regular duties, perform other work as required

  • Perform basic mechanical duties

  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

  
  Qualifications Required

  • Pursuing a degree in Industrial Electronics/Electricity from a recognized technical college Required

  • Must pass ET I test Required

  • Electrical and Instrumentation Knowledge

  • Basic understanding and operation of multi-meter for testing equipment

  • Basic understanding of transformers, AC and DC motors, wiring and insulation, motor starters, relays, contactors, thermal overloads, clutches/brakes and photoelectric circuits

  • Understanding of OHM’s law

  • Reading, Understanding, and Interpretation of Electrical and Control System Schematics.

  • Knowledge of the following computer skills: internet, email, windows, spreadsheets and word documents

  • Basic understanding of PLCs and associated components

  • Demonstrate during entry level training that the candidate is progressing at an adequate pace and aptitude that would enable the candidate to qualify as a ET II within one year

  • Basic understanding of HMI programming concepts.

  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: $38.43

  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. 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. 4. 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 and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of 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).

• About the company

  GAF is a manufacturing company based in Parsippany, New Jersey, that has roots dating back to the late 19th century.

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