Maintenance Mechanic

Knauf North America; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 52,348,800 - 57,859,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free off-site Health Care Facility

401k with company matching

Quarterly performance bonus

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading insulation manufacturer in Indiana is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our plant. The ideal candidate will have five or more years of maintenance experience, proficiency with PLCs, and a dedication to safety practices. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, cross-shift communication, and maintaining a clean work environment. Join us to contribute to a culture of safety and innovation, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• PLC and automated technician experience required.
• Must demonstrate safety and security procedure adherence.

Responsibilities

• Champion safe work practices including LOTO.
• Perform scheduled and on-demand preventive maintenance.
• Communicate issues across shifts to minimize downtime.
• Maintain organized maintenance area and track parts.

Skills

Safety procedures adherence

Mechanical equipment maintenance

Communication skills

Basic math functions

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA Certified Industrial Truck Operator License

Tools

PLC

Automated technician tools

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.

Pay Rate: $38.41/hr.

Up to a 5% quarterly bonus with a perfect attendance multiplier!

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 off-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!

Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

About the Role

Join us to keep a high-performing plant safe and running! You’ll champion LOTO and safe practices, pull equipment for service when needed, perform preventive maintenance, and secure parts to cut downtime. You’ll communicate across shifts, log issues, keep an organized shop, and respond to safety warnings. Punctuality and flexibility for overtime/occasional shift coverage required—stay engaged in safety meetings and pitch in on other projects.

Responsibilities

• Champion safe work every day—follow and coach lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Spot issues early and decide when to pull equipment for repair to minimize downtime.
• Perform scheduled and on-demand preventive maintenance to keep lines running.
• Requisition and track parts and materials, so teams have what they need.
• Act quickly on safety warnings and signals; take corrective action.
• Keep operations connected by communicating across shifts and documenting in Maintenance and Production logbooks.
• Maintain a clean, organized maintenance area; store tools and supplies before breaks and at shift end.
• Be dependable: arrive on time, work required hours including mandatory overtime and occasionally cover other shifts.
• Stay current on plant and safety updates; participate in meetings and trainings.
• Pitch in on other duties and projects as needed.
• Drive the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
• 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); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current OSHA Certified Industrial Truck Operator License.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of maintenance experience working with a variety of mechanical equipment in a heavy industrial environment.
• PLC experience is required.
• Automated technician experience required.

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.