Maintenance Multi - Craft I

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. 

Pay Rate:

$34.75/hour

Shift Premium: $.95/hour

Perfect Attendance Bonus: $.75/hour

Up to a 5% quarterly bonus!

We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.

"Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community”

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Vacation time to enjoy getting away, and Paid Time Off (PTO) for unexpected illness
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A full-time work schedule that allows you to only work ½ the time!
• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available! 

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

• Use safe work practices and counsel other employees to do the same, as necessary. This includes understanding and complying with the lock-out/tag-out procedures. Participate in safety training programs prior to performing tasks that involve potential exposure to hazards in the workplace
• Determine if machines need to be taken out of production for repairs or service
• Prioritize work when more than one issue needs addressed at a time
• Take an active role in the requisitioning of parts/materials necessary for the continued operation of the plant
• Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled and as needed
• Know all safety warning signs and signals and take corrective action
• Communicate maintenance issues with other shifts to ensure continuity of operation. Read and record comments in both Maintenance and Production logbooks
• Ensure that housekeeping in the Maintenance Department is maintained to a safe level and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored at all times, as well as before leaving such area for breaks, meal times and end of the shift
• Remain current on plant and safety matters, participating regularly in department/plant safety meetings
• Follow established procedures governing the use/disposal of personal protective equipment and supplies
• Report all accidents/incidents to Supervisor, Maintenance
• Perform other work related duties and projects as directed
• Oversee all electrical needs for the facility (lighting, production equipment, systems, etc.)
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment, using electrical and electronic test equipment.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment
• Replace defective electrical switches and other fixtures
• Repair and maintain electrical equipment for building
• Follow all safety procedures and wear safety equipment or apparel as required
• Install machinery and equipment according to blueprints and other specifications with regard to electrical requirements

Education: 

• Two (2) year degree in electrical or trade school certifications for basic PLC, controls troubleshooting, arc flash training, national electrical regulations, high voltage
• OSHA Certified Industrial Truck Operator License required

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years maintenance experience working with a variety of mechanical equipment in a heavy industrial environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly
• Ability to read schematics or Piping and instrumentation Drawings
• Ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgement, and include appropriate people in decision-making process
• Ability to count and perform basic math functions, including mental calculation of simple equations and/or fractions
• Ability to adhere to guidelines set forth in the Employee Handbook and follow ISO and management / departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to use time efficiently and complete work in a timely manner
• Ability to monitor own work to ensure quality and continuously looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and develop alternative solutions
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment and uphold organizational values
• Ability to report to work on time and work all hours required of the job, including mandatory overtime; may be required to occasionally cover shifts other than the one for which hired
• Knowledge of proper and safe use of shop equipment and tools
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, rotating machinery, pumps, pipe fitting, welding and fabrication
• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Advance computer skills-SAP knowledge

Special Tools/Equipment Used: 

• Phone
• Computer
• Standard maintenance tools
• Personal protective equipment

Physical Demands:

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms
• Regularly required to climb/descend stairs and ladders

Working Conditions:

• Regularly exposed to a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• May be exposed to extreme temperature changes
• May be exposed to dusty conditions
• May be required to work in confined spaces