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” 

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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available! 

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

Position Overview

This position is an accelerated learning within our technical and manufacturing teams. Individuals selected for these roles will potentially spend 6 months in different areas depending on their assignment, training them and teaching them several different areas of our business. The ideal candidate will enjoy seeing new places and learning new things.

Must be located in or near one of our US locations: 

Albion, MI

Inwood, WV

Lanett, AL

McGregor, TX

Shasta Lake, CA

Shelbyville, IN 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Partake in and counsel employees in safe work practices by understanding and complying with lock-out/ tag-out procedures.
• Calibrate, track, and document equipment in conformance with ISO standards in the Quality Systems calibration manuals
• Maintain and troubleshoot plant weight gage systems, glass pulls systems, position control valves, IR scanners and belt tracking units
• Maintain and document laboratory equipment
• Will learn several different operations and areas with our plants
• Maintain and troubleshoot furnace and fiberizer combustion components, controls, and instruments
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate plant environmental monitoring equipment, mass flow meters, weight scales and linear transducers
• Originate, maintain and understand electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Maintain, build, and install thermocouples
• Develop and maintain BOM and inventories of critical equipment components
• Communicate all changes affecting process/production to those affected
• Assist as requested with weekend, holiday, and call-in maintenance
• Various projects as assigned

Qualifications

Education

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience

• Entry level Engineer

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively across multiple departments
• Ability to work in a safety-conscious manner & ensure all safety regulations are followed by all employees
• Ability to make quick, thorough decisions
• Ability to take on multiple responsibilities and challenges with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task
• Troubleshooting skills
• Time management skills
• Computer skills in MS Windows environment; proficient with Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Self-motivated

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.