Maintenance Mechanic

Knauf Insulation, Inc.; Albion Township (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision – day one

Virtual Medical Services

Fertility and adoption benefits

401(k) with 100% match up to 6%

Paid parental leave

Paid Family Leave

Short-term Disability

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Knauf Insulation, Inc. seeks a skilled maintenance technician to support safe, efficient plant operations. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and carry out repairs to ensure continuous production.

The role emphasizes safety, lock-out/tag-out compliance, and effective cross-shift communication. A strong attendance history, high school diploma or GED, and OSHA PIC certification are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; must obtain OSHA Certified Powered Industrial Vehicle operator license.
• Minimum five years of maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Excellent attendance history required.

Responsibilities

• Use safe work practices and enforce lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Determine if machines need downtime for repairs.
• Prioritize maintenance tasks across multiple issues.
• Procure parts/materials needed for plant operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized maintenance area.
• Report to work on time and cover overtime as needed.
• Participate in department/plant safety meetings.

Skills

Maintenance

Safety

Lockout/tagout

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA PIC license

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:

2am - 2pm: $33.30/hr.

2pm - 2am: $34.25/hr.

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 available!

About the Role:

You will support the safe and efficient operation of the plant by carrying out preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and completing repairs as needed. This role requires a strong focus on safety, including full compliance with lock-out/tag-out procedures and other plant safety standards.

You will help prioritize maintenance work, communicate effectively across shifts, maintain accurate logbooks, and ensure tools, equipment and work areas are kept clean, safe and organized. Reliability, flexibility and a proactive approach are essential, as the role may also involve overtime, shift cover and other maintenance-related duties as required.

What You'll Do:

• Uses safe work practices and counsels other employees to do the same, as necessary. This includes understanding and complying with the 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 addressed at a time.
• Takes an active role in the requisitioning of parts/materials necessary for the continued operation of the plant.
• Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled and as needed.
• Knows all safety warning signs and signals and takes corrective action.
• Communicate maintenance issues with other shifts to ensure continuity of operation. Read and record comments in both Maintenance and Production logbooks.
• Insures that 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.
• Maintains 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.
• Remains current on plant and safety matters, participating regularly in department/plant safety meetings.
• Performs other work related duties and projects as directed.

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.