What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic position at Knauf North America?
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: $37.29/hour
Up to a 5% quarterly bonus with a perfect attendance multiplier!
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:
Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!
Responsibilities
Education:
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
Pay Rate: $37.29/hour
Up to a 5% quarterly bonus with a perfect attendance multiplier!
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:
- Offsite free clinic
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k – Knauf contributes 3% regardless of if you contribute
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Plus more!
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.
- Prioritizes work when more than one issue needs addressed at a time.
- 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.
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
- Minimum of five years maintenance experience working with a variety of mechanical equipment in a heavy industrial environment
- Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
- Applies general knowledge of proper and safe use of shop equipment and tools.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, rotating machinery, pumps, pipe fitting, fire protection systems, conveying systems, bearing installations, power transmission, fans, welding, and fabrication skills.
- 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.
Salary : $37
