Facilities Equipment Service Technician - East Liberty Auto Plant

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

This position will be joining the Facilities department within Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC’s (HDMA). The Facilities department is responsible for the building which includes new construction, remodels, utility management (electric, compressed air, natural gas, water), building maintenance, end-of-life equipment replacements and upgrades. The goal of the department is to create a facility that we are proud of and serve our customers.

Role Description:
Work on a team to perform facilities equipment preventative maintenance, repairs, improvements, and reporting, to maintain a high level of customer service in building, equipment, and utility operations. 
Continuously develop associate skills through Honda maintenance training program and find ways of introducing technologies and efficiency improvements.

Key Accountabilities

• Complete preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical, HVAC/Heating, Ventiliation, Air, Cooling, and building controls). Perform daily assigned work order tasks and communicate any follow-up needed.
• Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability, capability, and yield. Suggest and revise Preventative Maintenance to properly maintain facilities equipment
• Performs equipment failure analysis (including preventative and unscheduled maintenance). Troubleshoots and diagnose equipment problems. 
• Participate in a reliability centred maintenance program for equipment. Participate in team activities to develop and maintain long term equipment reliability. Support total equipment management through daily and proactive activities to improve operations, promoting business targets and objectives.
• Provide mentorship and teambuilding through work habits, communication and the sharing of knowledge and expertise. Expand and maintain technical expertise through formal and on-the-job training opportunities. Support and engage in activities that drive new ideas, leveraging new technology, new methods and approaches to positively impact Honda's competitiveness.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Completion of 2-year technical degree or equivalent equipment service experience

Minimum Experience

• Desired: 3 years of experience in a Facilities environment (industrial, or heavy commercial)
• Will consider well qualified entry level candidates

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Working knowledge of Facilities low and medium voltage electrical equipment (including substations, switches, cable, starters, VFDs, MCC, breakers, bus duct) and Building Management Systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment, such as HVAC, Refrigeration, Air Compressors, Air Dryers, Boilers, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Plumbing & Piping.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly express ideas
• Comply with Honda Health and Safety Policies
• Minimum computer (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Self-motivated, creative thinking, and a positive attitude, continuous improvement and customer service driven
• Must use time effectively & prevent irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan/prioritize work assignments, submit schedules, set clear milestones & completion dates.
• Demonstrate the ability to collect & analyse pertinent data, identify root cause, and develop effective countermeasures.

Working Conditions

• High level of physical activity. Lots of walking, stairs, climbing, roof, hot/cold climate conditions.
• Participate in Honda related improvement activities such as Honda Improvement Program (HIP)
• Work area focused on interior and exterior facilities mechanical room and manufacturing floor environment
• Infrequent - Occasional trips to other plants or suppliers (less than 1x per month)
• Ability to work effectively with production, equipment service associates and contractors
• Willing to suggest improvements or enhancements to facilities operations.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments with efficient time management.
• Willingness to work weekends, all shifts, overtime, and shutdowns as required. 
• Complete the required Equipment Service Technical Development Program (TDP) consisting of approx. 700 hours of classwork and hands-on training over a 4 yr. period.
• Demonstrate competence with Honda Core Non-Exempt Role and Responsibilities for Maintenance Technician / Equipment Service.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) 
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs 

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.