Responsibilities

• Use safe work practices and counsel other employees to do the same, as necessary, including understanding and complying with the lock-out/tag-out procedures
• Install, service, trouble shoot, and repair all electrical equipment in the plants
• Assemble and install conduit, outlets, panels, junction boxes, etc.
• Read blueprints and specifications
• Assist in training and guidance of apprentices as directed
• Communicate with management in order to prioritize work when more than one-issue needs addressed at a time
• Communicate maintenance issues with other shifts to ensure continuity of operation
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC and computer based control systems
• Use computer skills and computer related equipment to diagnose problems with production equipment
• Determine if production equipment needs to be repaired or serviced; communicates needed machine repairs with management
• Serve as an active role in the requisitioning of parts/materials necessary for the continued operation of the plant
• Maintain work area in clean, orderly and safe condition
• Trained to operate all equipment necessary to perform all functions of the job
• Maintain, as a minimum, personal tools as per "Knauf minimum tool list" in good, safe condition and available for use at all times
• Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled and as needed
• Read and record comments in appropriate logbooks
• Ensure that housekeeping in the Maintenance Department is maintained to a safe level and that equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored at all times
• Perform other work-related duties and projects as directed
• Maintain a current lift truck operator's license
• Attend training seminars as directed and participate in periodic evaluation to set training requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Obtain and Maintain OSHA Certified Industrial Truck Operator License

 Experience:

•    Minimum three (3) years' relatable experience in a manufacturing environment 

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in all aspects of troubleshooting and machine repair including but not limited to: welding cutting (all disciplines), mechanical drive trains, pumps, fluid power systems, material handling systems, compressed air systems, and combustion systems (mechanical elements)
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, rotary machinery, pumps, pipe fitting, welding and fabrication skills
• Knowledge of proper and safe use of shop equipment and tools
• Knowledge of VFDs, A/C and D/C motor controls, and combustions systems
• Knowledge of NEC code book
• Ability to observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly
• Ability to perform basic math functions, including mental calculation of simple equations and/or fractions
• Ability to apply basic reading and writing skills
• Troubleshooting skills
• Problem solving skills
• Computer skills in MS Windows environment; proficient in PowerPoint and Excel