Job Description

Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.

Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.

We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.

Our benefits include:

• Free on-site Health Care Facility
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k – Knauf contributes 3% regardless of if you contribute + 3% company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities are available!

Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

About the Role:

As an Electro - Mechanic, you will maintain A/C and D/C motor control equipment along with install conduit and wiring in a skilled and professional manner. In this role, you will remain current on all ladder logic and instrumentation diagrams while maintaining and understanding process control loops. In addition, you will maintain and troubleshoot combustion equipment and install PLC and computer-based control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Repairs: Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on electrical and mechanical systems, including but not limited to motors, conveyors, PLCs, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions to efficiently restore equipment and systems to working order.
• Preventive Maintenance: Execute planned preventive maintenance activities to reduce equipment breakdowns and ensure optimal functionality.
• Electrical Work: Safely work with electrical systems, including wiring, controls, and electronic components, while adhering to regulations and standards.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including reading and interpreting electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Mechanical Work: Maintain and repair mechanical equipment, such as gearboxes, bearings, belts, and pumps.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts inventory, and equipment history.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with the production team to address maintenance needs, support continuous improvement initiatives, and minimize downtime.
• Emergency Response: Be available for on-call duties and respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests.
• Employee Engagement: Drive the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
• Innovation: Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
• Inclusion: Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current OSHA Certified Powered Industrial Vehicle operator license.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of maintenance experience with mechanical equipment in a heavy industrial environment.
• Must have exhibited excellent attendance in prior work history and be committed to maintaining such attendance. This is a key qualification, due to the unusual nature of the operation.

To perform this job successfully, individuals must demonstrate the following:

• Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
• Accurately count and perform basic math functions, including mental calculation of simple equations and/or fractions.
• Must be able to sufficiently read, write, and understand English.

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.