Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift

Knauf Insulation GMBH - Inwood, WV

Full-time - Entry Level

Inwood, WV

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

About the position

Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer, committed to environmental conservation and sustainable development. We manufacture a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for various applications, using post-consumer recycled materials. We seek passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Uses safe work practices and counsels other employees to do the same, as necessary, including understanding and complying with lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Determines if machines need to be taken out of production for repairs or service.
• Takes an active role in requisitioning parts/materials necessary for the continued operation of the plant.
• Performs preventative maintenance as scheduled and as needed.
• Knows all safety warning signs and signals and takes corrective action.
• Communicates maintenance issues with other shifts to ensure continuity of operation, reading and recording comments in 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.
• Reports to work on time and works 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• PLC experience required.
• Automated technician experience required.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.
• Able to meet physical demands of the job with or without accommodation.

Benefits

• 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 and Paid Time Off (PTO) for unexpected illness
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!