Facilities Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/Objective

The Facilities Technician will perform minor facility repairs, small tool repairs, minor fabrication, coordinate supplies and replacement parts, participate in the company safety program, and assist with sub-assembly operations.

Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance on motors, conveyor systems, gearboxes, pumps, and production machinery.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnosis: Inspect and listen to operating machinery, use diagnostic tools, and read schematics or blueprints to pinpoint mechanical or electrical malfunctions.
• Documentation: Log repair times, parts usage, and maintenance notes into the facility's CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Maintain needed inventory of facility supplies and spare parts
• Safety Compliance: Follow all OSHA guidelines, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Perform building repair projects
• Plan and select materials needed to complete a job
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe work area
• Order required maintenance supplies
• Build various subassemblies (tanks, stands, etc.)
• Perform other tasks as required

Requirements and Competencies

1. Obtain and maintain Lift truck (stand-up, sit-down, scissor lift)
2. Follow all PPE and Safety requirements in the facility
3. Must be able to climb and operate at heights
4. Proficiency in mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
5. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, assembly drawings, and technical manuals.
6. Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge (low- to high-voltage systems up to 480 VAC).
7. Experience with precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators).
8. Must maintain a valid driver’s license
9. Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds
10. Strong understanding of general maintenance processes and methods
11. Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including lift trucks, saws, drills, and small hand tools
12. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
13. Excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a manufacturing operation setting. The role is exposed to high heat in the summer and low temperatures in the winter.

Physical Demands

This job could require standing, squatting, climbing and working on ladder, step stool, scissor lift. The weight is up to 50 lbs lifting working in heat/cold.

Travel Requirements

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent. This includes previous work experience.
2. Previous manufacturing experience is a plus.

Position Type

This is a full-time position.

Expected Hours of Work

First shift Monday through Friday, 7:00 am-3:00 pm

Overtime as needed for production.

Position Classification

This is a non-exempt position.

Pay Type

This position is hourly.