Maintenance Electrician

Knauf North America
US - Indiana - Shelbyville
January 9, 2025
General Labor

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:

$37.56/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:

Onsite free clinic
Medical
Dental
401k Knauf contributes 3% regardless of if you contribute
Life Insurance
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

Use safe work practices and counsel other employees to do the same, as necessary

This includes understanding and complying with the lock-out/tag-out procedures, remaining current on plant and safety matters and participating regularly in department/plant safety meetings

Install conduit, wring and equipment with craftsmanship in a skilled and professional manner
Read and interpret electrical power distribution, control, ladder logic, piping and instrumentation diagrams
Install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot A/C and D/C motor control equipment
Install, troubleshoot, and repair 3-phase 460V power distribution systems, 120VAC control systems, and low voltage DC control systems
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC and computer-based control systems. Use computer skills and computer-related equipment to diagnose problems with production equipment
Maintain and troubleshoot combustion equipment including gas trains, automatic control valves, and other gas-fired equipment
Understand, maintain, and repair process control loops
Determine if production equipment needs to be repaired or services; coordinate machine downtime and repairs with production management
Take an active role in the requisitioning of parts/materials necessary for the continued operation of the plant
Perform preventative maintenance routines as scheduled and as needed
Communicate maintenance issues with other shifts to ensure continuity of operation. Read and record comments in both Maintenance and Production logbooks
Ensure 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. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
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
Perform other work related duties and projects as directed

Qualifications

Education :

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years electrical experience working in a heavy industrial environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in various aspects of troubleshooting and machine repair
Knowledge of proper and safe use of shop equipment and tools
Knowledge of VFDs, A/C and D/C motor controls, and combustions systems
Knowledge of NEC code book
Ability to read and interpret ladder logic control schemes
Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair 480V, 3-phase power distribution systems, PLC's, VFDs, A/C and D/C motor controls, and combustion systems
Ability to observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly
Ability to perform basic math functions, including mental calculation of simple equations and/or fractions
Ability to apply basic reading and writing skills
Computer skills in MS Windows environment; proficient in PowerPoint and Excel

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.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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