Facilities Technician (1st shift)

Summary/Purpose

Supports the Maintenance department’s efforts to keep plant operations running at a high level of reliability to support the company’s production demands.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.

• Maintain production support equipment such as air compressors, cooling towers, HVAC systems, evaporator and other machines and systems as required.
• Maintain general plant, utilities and equipment as required, including lighting, plumbing, air filters, etc.
• Work as support for technicians for regular maintenance activities, including but not limited to breakdown projects and PMs, which will provide new skill growth opportunities.
• Assist contractors with building projects.
• Performs periodic inspections of facilities and grounds.  Keeps necessary records and ensures actions taken to eliminate any potential issues.
• Works from blueprints, sketches, schematics drawings, diagrams, safety codes, manuals, and handbooks to troubleshoot mechanical or electrical/electronic difficulties and take corrective action.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Knowledge and experience with the following: electrical, mechanical, and hydraulics
• Knowledge and experience with HVAC systems
• Ability to use power and hand tools
• Proficient computer skills for work orders and documentation
• Ability to capture equipment data and system performance analysis
• Work independently or within a team environment
• Ability to work at elevated heights, operate a manlift or forklift and follow established safety rules and standards
• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in in a related field and/or equivalent relevant work experience with a minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated excellence in mechanical aptitude, hydraulics, and electrical knowledge.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Work shift as assigned and overtime is required, as needed.
• Will be required to do the following throughout the shift: standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below shoulders, moving left to right repetitively, grasping, and fine finger dexterity. 
• May be required to lift during shift up to 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required with this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields.