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Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift

Job Locations US-WV-Inwood
ID 2025-2644
Category
Manufacturing
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

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:  Starting at $36.10/hr.

 

Perfect Attendance Bonus: $.75/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. 

 

Our benefits include:

  • Free near-site Health Care Facility
  • 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 Salay Continuance (Short- term Disability)
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) 
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation
  • 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! 

 

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 years maintenance experience working with a variety of mechanical equipment in a heavy industrial environment. 
  • PLC experience 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.
  • Proficient in English (reading and writing).

 

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.

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