Industrial Engineer jobs in Waco, TX

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. 

We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.

 "Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community”

Pay Rate: $35.00 - $39.00/hour 

Shift: Ability to flex between days and shift work (if required)

Shift Premium: $1.00/hour 

Perfect Attendance Bonus: $0.75/hour

Up to a 5% quarterly bonus!

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Vacation time to enjoy getting away, and Paid Time Off (PTO) for unexpected illness
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A full-time work schedule that allows you to only work ½ the time!
• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available! 

We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Electricians to support our production facility. If you have a strong background in maintaining electrical systems and are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.

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

Summary of Position:

As a Maintenance Electrician, you will work to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area and enforces safe work practices amongst employees. Maintain A/C and D/C motor control equipment along with installing conduit and wiring in a skilled and professional manner. Keep up to date on all ladder logic and instrumentation diagrams while maintaining and understanding process control loops. Maintain and troubleshoots combustion equipment and installs PLC and computer-based control systems.

Responsibilities

• Use safe work practices and counsel other employees to do the same, as necessary. This includes understanding and complying with the lock-out/tag-out procedures, remaining current on plant and safety matters and participating regularly in department/plant safety meetings
• 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
• Help maintain an organized storeroom area for spare parts
• 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
• Prioritize work when more than one issue needs addressed at a time
• 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
• Know all safety warning signs and signals and take corrective action
• Communicate maintenance issues with other shifts to ensure continuity of operation. Read and record comments in both Maintenance and Production logbooks
• Ensure 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. Maintain 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
• Perform other work related duties and projects as directed

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years electrical experience working in a heavy industrial environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in various aspects of troubleshooting and machine repair
• Knowledge of VFDs, A/C and D/C motor controls, and combustions systems
• Knowledge of NEC code book
• Ability to read and interpret ladder logic control schemes
• Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair 480V, 3-phase power distribution systems, PLC’s, VFDs, A/C and D/C motor controls, and combustion systems
• Computer skills in MS Windows environment; proficient in PowerPoint and Excel

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.