What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift 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.
Pay Rate: up to $47.15/hour
Perfect Attendance Bonus: $.75/hour
Retention Bonus: $1,750
$750 after six months
$1,000 after one year
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!
- Offsite Free Clinic
- 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)
- 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 lock-out/tag-out procedures.
- Determines if machines need to be taken out of production for repairs or service.
- Takes 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.
- Knows all safety warning signs and signals and takes corrective action.
- Communicate maintenance issues with other shifts to ensure continuity of operation. Read and record comments in both Maintenance and Production logbooks.
- Insures 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.
- 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.
- Remains current on plant and safety matters, participating regularly in department/plant safety meetings.
- Performs other work related duties and projects as directed.
- Drives the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
- Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
- Instills 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); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current OSHA Certified Industrial Truck Operator License.
Experience:
- Minimum of five years maintenance experience working with a variety of mechanical equipment in a heavy industrial environment.
- PLC experience required
- Automated technician experience required
- 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.
Salary : $1,000
