What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Technician position at Knauf Insulation?
Overview
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. Watch our values video to learn more about what we do, our commitment to sustainability and our company values and culture.
Pay Rate:
$38.55/hour
Perfect Attendance Bonus: $.75/hour
Up to a 5% quarterly bonus!
We know how important your health and wellbeing is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits to help you build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength.
"Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community”
Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on Day #1
- 401k – 6% company match!
- Plus, you’re 100% vested on Day #1
- Paid parental leave
- Company paid life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A full-time work schedule that allows you to only work ½ the time!
- Plenty of opportunity for advancement
- Plus, more! Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family.
Responsibilities
- 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, remaining current on plant and safety matters and participating regularly in department/plant safety meetings
- Install conduit, wring and equipment with craftsmanship in a skilled and professional manner
- Read and interpret electrical power distribution, control, ladder logic, piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot A/C and D/C motor control equipment
- Help maintain an organized storeroom area for spare parts
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair 3-phase 460V power distribution systems, 120VAC control systems, and low voltage DC control systems
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC and computer-based control systems. Use computer skills and computer-related equipment to diagnose problems with production equipment
- Maintain and troubleshoot combustion equipment including gas trains, automatic control valves, and other gas-fired equipment
- Understand, maintain, and repair process control loops
- Determine if production equipment needs to be repaired or services; coordinate machine downtime and repairs with production management
- 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 routines 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 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. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
- Must be able 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
- Perform other work related duties and projects as directed
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years electrical experience working in a heavy industrial environment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in various aspects of troubleshooting and machine repair
- Knowledge of proper and safe use of shop equipment and tools
- Knowledge of VFDs, A/C and D/C motor controls, and combustions systems
- Knowledge of NEC code book
- Ability to read and interpret ladder logic control schemes
- Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair 480V, 3-phase power distribution systems, PLC’s, VFDs, A/C and D/C motor controls, and combustion systems
- Ability to apply basic reading and writing skills
- Computer skills in MS Windows environment; proficient in PowerPoint and Excel
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.
Salary : $39 - $75
