What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Electrician 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.
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:
- Onsite free clinic
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k – Knauf contributes 3% regardless of if you contribute
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Plus more!
Growth opportunities available!
Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!
Responsibilities
- Uses safe work practices and counsels other employees to do the same, as necessary. This includes understanding and complying with the lockout/tagout procedures
- Installs, services, trouble shoot, and repair all electrical equipment in the plants
- Assembles and installs conduit, outlets, panels, junction boxes, etc
- Read blueprints and specifications
- Assists in training and guidance of apprentices as directed
- Prioritizes work when more than one-issue needs addressed at a time
- Communicate maintenance issues with other shifts to ensure continuity of operation
- Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots PLC and computer based control systems. Uses computer skills and computer related equipment to diagnose problems with production equipment
- Determines if production equipment needs to be repaired or serviced; coordinates machine downtime and repairs with production management
- Takes an active role in the requisitioning of parts/materials necessary for the continued operation of the plant
- Maintains work area in clean, orderly and safe condition
- Will be required to be trained and operate all equipment necessary to perform all functions of the job
- Maintains as a minimum, personal tools as per “Knauf minimum tool list” in good, safe condition and available for use at all times
- Must be proficient in all aspects of troubleshooting and machine repair including but not limited to: welding cutting (all disciplines), mechanical drive trains, pumps, fluid power systems, material handling systems, compressed air systems, and combustion systems (mechanical elements)
- Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled and as needed
- Read and record comments on both Maintenance and Production logbooks
- Ensures 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 areas for breaks, meal times, and end of the shift
- Performs other work-related duties and projects as directed
- Maintains a current lift truck operator’s license
- Attends training seminars as directed and participates in periodic evaluation to set training requirements
Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current OSHA Certified Industrial Truck Operator License
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities:
- Applies general knowledge of proper and safe use of shop equipment and tools.
- VFDs, A/C and D/C motor controls, and combustion systems
- Apply troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Able to read, write, and interpret written information
- Accurately count and perform basic math functions, including mental calculation of simple equations and/or fractions
- Computer literate and familiar with the NEC code book
- Apply basic computer skills and knowledge
- Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly
- Demonstrates working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, rotary machinery, pumps, pipe fitting, welding and fabrication skills
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.
