Maintenance Mechanic

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, including understanding and complying with 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 to be addressed at a time.
• 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.
• 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.
• Applies 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.

Benefits

• Onsite free clinic
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k - Knauf contributes 3% regardless of if you contribute
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus more!