Controls Technician - Knauf Insulation

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:

$47.15/hour 

Perfect Attendance Bonus: $.75/hour

Retention Bonus: $1,750

        $750 after six months

        $1,000 after one year

Schedule: 

Monday - Friday with weekend on call rotation

Up to a 5% quarterly bonus!

 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!
• Offsite Free Clinic
• 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)
• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available! 

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

• Develop graphics for the HMI screens on the factory floor
• Set up computer systems for supervisory software for plant process controls
• Manage factory process control network
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, variable speed drives, and instrumentation
• Substitutes setting up, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing factory instrumentation and environmental control systems
• Collaborate with Engineers and Venders on new equipment installation, new HMI and process systems, process improvements, and service routines
• Act as a liaison between corporate engineering and plant process controls
• Work with factory management team to identify and correct equipment-related issues, improve efficiencies, product quality, and safety

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in related field preferred
• Factory automation equipment and PLC programming and troubleshooting training required

Experience:

• Minimum eight (8) years’ of Industrial or Electrical Controls experience
• Minimum two (2) years’ of experience with Rockwell Automation Software and Hardware (Allen Bradley)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to program PLCs, VSD, motor controls
• Knowledge of plant processes in a similar environment
• Ability to develop and read instrumentation diagrams and ladder/relay logic
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to motivate, lead and coach others
• Ability to work in a hands-on, industrial manufacturing environment
• Ability to take work-related calls after hours when necessary
• Ability to work additional hours at the plant if/when emergencies occur
• Project management skills

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.