Electro-Mechanic

Knauf Insulation, Inc.; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Knauf Insulation North America seeks an Electro-Mechanical Technician to maintain AC/DC motor control equipment, install conduit, and work with PLCs. You will stay current with ladder logic and instrumentation diagrams while supporting process control loops.

The role involves troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with production. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, OSHA-vehicle license, and at least five years of heavy industrial maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• OSHA Certified Powered Industrial Vehicle license required.
• Minimum five years of maintenance experience in heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems (motors, conveyors, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Diagnose issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions to restore operations.
• Execute planned preventive maintenance to reduce breakdowns and ensure optimal function.
• Work safely with electrical systems; read schematics and diagrams.
• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment (gearboxes, bearings, belts, pumps).
• Collaborate with production to address maintenance needs and support improvements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC & controls

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Schematic reading

Safety compliance

Documentation

Team collaboration

On-call duties

Process control

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA Powered Industrial Vehicle license

Job description

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: up to $46.40

Schedule: DTO M - F; 7:00am - 3:30pm

Up to a 5% quarterly bonus!

Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.

We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid Family Leave
• Company provided Salary Continuance (Short-term Disability)
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A full-time work schedule that allows you to only work half the time!
• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities are available!

About the Role

As an Electro - Mechanic, you will maintain A/C and D/C motor control equipment along with install conduit and wiring in a skilled and professional manner. In this role, you will remain current on all ladder logic and instrumentation diagrams while maintaining and understanding process control loops. In addition, you will maintain and troubleshoot combustion equipment and install PLC and computer-based control systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Repairs: Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on electrical and mechanical systems, including but not limited to motors, conveyors, PLCs, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions to efficiently restore equipment and systems to working order.
• Preventive Maintenance: Execute planned preventive maintenance activities to reduce equipment breakdowns and ensure optimal functionality.
• Electrical Work: Safely work with electrical systems, including wiring, controls, and electronic components, while adhering to regulations and standards.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including reading and interpreting electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Mechanical Work: Maintain and repair mechanical equipment, such as gearboxes, bearings, belts, and pumps.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety in the workplace.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts inventory, and equipment history.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with the production team to address maintenance needs, support continuous improvement initiatives, and minimize downtime.
• Emergency Response: Be available for on-call duties and respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests.
• Employee Engagement: Drive the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
• Innovation: Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
• Inclusion: Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current OSHA Certified Powered Industrial Vehicle operator license.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of maintenance experience with mechanical equipment in a heavy industrial environment.
• Must have exhibited excellent attendance in prior work history and be committed to maintaining such attendance. This is a key qualification, due to the unusual nature of the operation.

To perform this job successfully, individuals must demonstrate the following:

• Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
• Accurately count and perform basic math functions, including mental calculation of simple equations and/or fractions.
• Must be able to sufficiently read, write, and understand English.

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.