Maintenance Mechanic I

Knauf Insulation•Shasta Lake, CA

4d•$40•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Minimum of five (5) years of maintenance experience working with a variety of mechanical equipment in a heavy industrial environment.
PLC experience is required.
Automated technician experience required.
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.
Must be able to sufficiently read, write, and understand English.

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.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision - Knauf pays 100%
Health Savings Account – Knauf + employee contributions
Virtual Medical Services
401(k) Retirement Plan – Knauf contributes 3% regardless of if you contribute + 3% company match
Company paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vacation
Anniversary Pay (12-hour shifts only)
A structured work schedule that allows 8 days off at the end of each rotation!
Holiday pay
Up to a 5% quarterly bonus!
Plus, more!
Growth opportunities are available!