Facilities Technician

Job Summary:

Install, maintain, and repair various mechanical equipment and systems to ensure that buildings and equipment are operationally ready and functioning efficiently. This includes performing routine preventive maintenance and periodic repair functions on equipment including fork trucks, vehicles, manual machines, sandblast equipment, welding equipment, cranes, hand tools, power tools, hydraulic systems, compressed air systems, and HVAC equipment; performing lubrication and filter maintenance on all equipment as needed. Additionally, position may be required to assist Machine/Electrical Technicians to support performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and performing repairs on machines and other equipment. May also be required to assist Facilities Technicians and perform facilities work. Responsible for establishing/adhering to repair schedules and providing technical assistance to other departments as needed. Position is also responsible to assist and train other departmental members as may be required.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for ensuring equipment is in good functioning order to be able to meet production requirements. Ensure equipment meets the requirements of the applicable code or specification while working in the most efficient manner. All SOP's and SWI's must be followed, and a safe, clean, and organized work area must be maintained.

Essential Functions:

Perform electrical and/or mechanical diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance on equipment as needed, including assessing equipment failures, and recommending and implementing improvements. Equipment includes machine tools, fork trucks, vehicles, cranes, sandblast equipment, welding equipment, plant utility systems, and HVAC systems.

• Perform repairs to minor equipment such as hand and small power tools.
• Keeps equipment and mechanical systems in good repair and operating condition by servicing as required.
• Assist with installation of new machinery and equipment, along with associated electrical and mechanical systems, and other associated equipment.
• Ensure proper inventory and supply levels are maintained for routine maintenance programs.
• Manage time and establish schedules and scope of work based on the L2L dispatch system and Preventative Maintenance schedule.
• Assist fellow team members on repairs as assigned.
• Provide guidance and training to all maintenance personnel as requested.
• Provide technical assistance to other departments as needed.
• Contact established vendors as needed to acquire quotes, estimates and technical assistance and information on new technology.
• Perform any other maintenance tasks as required by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to use manuals, schematics, drawings, and other technical data sheets to effectively trouble shoot machinery, mechanical equipment and systems, and tools.
• Understanding of electrical principles and the ability to identify basic electrical issues.
• Ability and willingness to learn and utilize new skills to support the maintenance department (i.e. threading pipe, soldering copper, welding, and operating heavy equipment).
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to understand concerns, gain cooperation and solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability to work well with other team members and to establish good working relationships other members of the organization, including supervision and management.
• Ability to use smart phone to receive and respond to Leading2Lean dispatches.
• Basic Computer Skills.

Minimum Requirements:

Training or trade experience commensurate to the Technician level being filled. Additional consideration for welding, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or general construction experience, related certifications, and/or associated training and education.

Essential Mental Functions:

Must understand vague and implicit instructions and react favorably in all work situations. Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people. Ability to give, receive, and analyze information, formulate work plans, and articulate goals and action plans. Must be able to communicate in a professional manner. Ability to receive and analyze data. Must be able to work favorably in a high stress environment.

Physical Demands - The employee is required to:

• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor.
• Exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Exert 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Exert up to 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Certification Required - Must be able to successfully complete Petersen training on boom and scissor lifts, fork truck, and overhead cranes.

Visual Acuity - Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine dial gauges, blueprints, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of parts and machinery.

Hearing Ability - Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action.

Working Conditions - Normally works in a shop environment. The employee is subject to:

• High noise levels from operating machines
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and production components
• Breathing fumes, dust, and mist
• Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids.
• Working conditions may vary according to weather. Requires ability to work in heat and cold

Safety Requirements:

• Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others
• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all the employer's safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.

Equipment Used (but not limited to):

• Multi Voltmeter and other instruments, Various Hand Tools and Power Hand Tools, Office equipment, i.e., telephone, fax, copier etc.

Tooling Required:

• All basic hand and small power tools required to perform the responsibilities and functions of this position.

Availability:

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.
• Must be available and willing to work overtime as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Travel:

• Must be available and willing to travel as the employer determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Additional Comments:

• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
• Employees will operate in compliance of all recognized standards that Petersen adheres to (such as AS9100, ISO 9000), including all supporting policies and procedures.