HVAC Facilities Technician Intern

HVAC Technician Intern Opportunity

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Job Description

Microchip is hiring an HVAC Technician Intern at our Fab 4 facility in Gresham, Oregon. This is a paid internship, and Microchip will cover the cost of tuition, required books and most fees for interns currently enrolled in the Facilities Maintenance Technology HVAC AAS program at Portland Community College Swan Island Trades Center.

Interns will learn the operation and maintenance of industrial HVAC systems and equipment, and assuming successful work performance, they will be eligible for a full-time position as a Technician II-Facilities upon completion of the AAS program. Offers of full time employment are also contingent on Fab 4 business need.

Interns are required to work no fewer than 24 hours per week. Their work schedule will accommodate their class schedule for courses required to complete the AAS degree program.

This is an exceptional opportunity to earn a valuable technical credential with minimal student loan debt, and to move directly into a professional technical position with a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions that serves more than 120,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets.

Intern Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems and equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks to ensure that equipment operates efficiently and reliably.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to HVAC systems.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and implement improvement initiatives for HVAC processes.
• Provide support to the facilities team in other areas as needed, including environmental monitoring and cleanroom support.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
• Support a "self-perform" culture with reduced reliance on external contractors.
• Adhere to safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment.

Requirements/Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a 2-year AAS degree in Facilities Maintenance (HVAC).
• Strong interest in HVAC system operations and maintenance.
• HVAC principles, systems, and operations.
• Excellent organizational, time management and stress management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player. Professional, respectful, and accountable to colleagues, internal customers, and external customers. Ability to take initiative and ownership.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in using computer software for data analysis and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work full time 12-hour Compressed Work Week (CWW) shifts during summer.

Critical Physical Requirements

• Able to lift, push, pull approx. 50 lbs; carry 50 lbs; sit 5%; stand 60%; walk 35%; must be able to perform activities that include climbing, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, crawling, handling, feeling, hearing, talking, seeing. Work environment could include slippery surfaces, noise or vibrations, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, fumes or odors, dust or gases.

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel infrequently for training purposes.

This is a Safety Sensitive position. This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.

Travel Time: 0% - 25%

Physical Attributes: Carrying, Climbing, Crouching, Dust or gases, Electrical Hazards, Feeling, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Pulling, Pushing, Seeing, Slippery surfaces, Stooping, Talking

Physical Requirements: Lifting

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

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