Facilities Mechanic

Facilities Mechanic

This position is responsible for performing a wide range of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, repair, and restoration work across manufacturing, office, and support areas. This role supports the installation and relocation of production and office equipment, monitors and performs minor upkeep of major utility systems, and ensures general building, grounds, and facility operations are maintained in a safe and functional condition.

Key systems supported include air compressors, furnaces, chillers, vacuum pumps, HVAC equipment, plumbing, and general building infrastructure. This position plays a critical role in maintaining production readiness and overall facility reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily operations of manufacturing plants, buildings, and office areas under the direction of the Facilities Director and Facilities Supervisor
• Install, relocate, and remove production equipment using rigging, forklifts, pallet jacks, equipment skates, and similar tools
• Connect equipment to facility utilities including water, coolant, compressed air, vacuum, and wastewater drainage
• Maintain and repair building systems and components including doors, turnstiles, plumbing fixtures, leaks, locks, stairs, racking, guardrails, monitors/TVs, wastewater pumps, and related infrastructure
• Relocate office furniture and equipment; install or remove cubicles, signage, shelving, worktables, and filing cabinets as needed
• Serve as the first line of response to facility and production support issues prior to engaging external contractors for major system repairs (e.g., air compressors, vacuum pumps, furnaces, chillers, RODI systems, nitrogen systems)
• Technician is not expected to perform major equipment repairs but must understand system operation and provide temporary solutions and guidance
• Conduct daily facility and property inspections to identify safety concerns and take immediate corrective action
• Perform a broad range of skilled maintenance tasks over extended periods
• Complete work in compliance with OSHA regulations and safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures
• Read and interpret sketches, diagrams, and blueprints
• Contribute to team development and share technical knowledge to support continuous improvement within the facilities maintenance group

Other Important Responsibilities:

• Fill in for janitor/custodial functions, when necessary.
• Source parts for repairs and regular maintenance.
• Coordinate with external service providers for equipment and facilities repair, when required.
• Timely corrective action response and resolution to relevant situations.
• Engage and support companywide Safety and Cleanliness Programs.
• As part of the EMS- Environment Management System, will meet compliance obligations and accountability by contributing but not limited to the company's recycling guidelines, proper waste and other environmental performance practices.
• Will be required to perform other job functions, as assigned

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 7 years of Maintenance Experience. Including methods, practices and equipment used in facilities management and activities, including a variety of building trades work.
• High School Graduate required. College or Trade School preferred.
• Electrical, Mechanical, Welding, Electro-Mechanical and equipment training, a plus.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in building maintenance, reconstruction and repair work.
• Experience with a virtual work order and spare parts management system preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Task oriented excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize work load.
• Enthusiastic attitude, cooperative team player, adaptable to new or changing circumstances, professional demeanor, self-motivated, creative and innovative.

Required skills:

• Versatile "jack-of-all-trades" maintenance skill set
• Plumbing experience required, primarily PVC socket weld and occasional threaded pipe
• HVAC experience strongly preferred
• General mechanical aptitude
• General construction knowledge (e.g., wall repair, painting)
• Willingness to assist with custodial/housekeeping duties when janitorial support is unavailable

Physical requirements and work environment:

• Must be able to lift 70 lbs
• Must be able to sustain physical work for 8+ hours on a standard 3 shift operation or 12+ hours per day on 24/7 operation. Also includes the following:
• Standing
• Reaching and pulling
• Sight
• Walking through shop
• Bending, climbing and crouching.
• Office environment is of moderate noise level.
• Shop noise levels are such that protective ear-coverings are recommended.
• Sometimes subject to external weather conditions.
• Short notice, overtime demand according to equipment or facility breakdowns.
• Repair work on heavy equipment often in a seated or standing position.
• Grease, oil, water exposure.
• Majority of facilities are air-conditioned year-round