Industrial Maintenance Technician

Knauf Insulation; Shelbyville (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site Health Care Facility

Medical

Dental

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Knauf Insulation seeks an Electro-Mechanical Technician to maintain A/C and D/C motor control equipment, install conduit, wiring, and PLC-based control systems. The role requires keeping up with ladder logic and instrumentation diagrams while ensuring safe, efficient operation.

You will perform both preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must obtain and maintain OSHA Certified Powered Industrial Vehicle license.
• Five years of maintenance experience with mechanical equipment in a heavy industrial setting.
• Excellent attendance history and commitment to consistent presence.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems (motors, conveyors, PLCs, hydraulic and pneumatic systems).
• Diagnose issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions to restore equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance to reduce breakdowns and ensure functionality.
• Safely work with electrical systems, read and interpret schematics, and adhere to safety regulations.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, spare parts, and equipment history.
• Collaborate with production to address maintenance needs and support improvements.
• Be available for on-call and emergency maintenance requests.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA Powered Industrial Vehicle license

Tools

PLC systems

Computer-based control systems

Job description

Overview

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.

Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.

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

Our benefits include:

• Free on-site Health Care Facility
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k - Knauf contributes 3% regardless of if you contribute + 3% company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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.