Automation Technician

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:

$41.00/Hour

Perfect Attendance Bonus : $.75/Hour

Schedule:

Monday - Friday day shift starting at 7am with weekend on call rotation.

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)
• Plus, more!
  
  

Growth opportunities available!

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

The core responsibility of this role is to uphold production and quality standards by guaranteeing the smooth operation of machinery. This involves engaging in projects that encompass design, programming, testing, and commissioning control programs within an automated material handling setting, with a focus on Energy Conservation. Additional duties include the electrical debugging and repair of current equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support Development of effective PM Tasks. Perform Preventative Maintenance as scheduled and as needed.
• 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.
• Communicate Maintenance issues with other shifts to ensure continuity of operation. Communicate via email as needed.
• Read and understand standard electrical schematics and be skilled in troubleshooting control systems during start-up and debug.
• Install, maintain, repair, and calibrate various detectors, alarms, analyzers, and sensors for flow, level, pressure, and other process elements such as temperature. Repair and/or replace instrumentation equipment as needed. Revise and update associated documentation.
• Assist in monitoring process control systems using diagnostic software. Update software and data based on operational and maintenance needs. Maintain and update panels, PLCs, and related input and output equipment.
• Performs Inspection and Maintenance checks on all control systems.
• Monitor electrical consumption and recommends electrical cost-efficient methods of equipment operation.
• Assist mechanical maintenance personnel with electrical troubleshooting expertise.
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Formal training in automation controls
  
  

Required:

• Must be familiar with Allen Bradley and FT View development HMI applications.
• Must be proficient with PLC networking configurations for Ethernet.
• Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel.
  
  

Preferred:

• Medium Voltage Knowledge (2400 VAC and 4160 VAC)
• Electrical Panel Build Experience
• PLC and HMI programming from Scratch experience
• AutoCad Experience
  
  

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.