Maintenance Electrician

KNAUF INSULATION; Lanett (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Knauf Insulation, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for a night shift (8pm–8am) in a heavy industrial environment. You will maintain motor control equipment, install conduit, and troubleshoot PLC and control systems, with opportunities for growth and a bonus up to 5% quarterly.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of maintenance experience, plus OSHA-licensure for Powered Industrial Vehicles. Excellent attendance is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Five years of maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain OSHA Certified Powered Industrial Vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain A/C and D/C motor control equipment with proper conduit installation.
• Read and interpret electrical power distribution and control diagrams.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot PLC and computer-based control systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot combustion equipment including gas trains and valves.
• Coordinate downtime and repairs with production management.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Ladder diagrams

Industrial safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC programming software

Job description

Knauf 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: $41.70/hr.

Hours: 8pm - 8am

(3-4) – (4-3) rotating schedule

Up to a 5% quarterly bonus!

Our benefits include:

• 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
• Anniversary Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A full-time work schedule that allows you to only work half the time!
• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available!

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Electrician, 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.

What You'll Do:

• 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

What You'll Need:

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.