Senior Facility Technician

Description

Facility Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain pneumatic systems, including compressors, air lines, control system, valves, and actuators.
• Calibrate and repair pneumatic components to ensure consistent performance and reliability.
• Identify issues in pneumatic systems proactively to prevent unexpected downtime.
• Mechanical Maintenance & Repair:
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical systems, including blowers, exhaust fans, belts, bearings, conveyors, valves, and actuators.
• Evaluate and repair mechanical components to ensure consistent performance and reliability.
• Identify issues in mechanical systems proactively to prevent unexpected downtime.
• Hydraulic Maintenance & Repair:
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain hydraulic systems (oil and water), including pumps, heat exchangers, lines, valves, and actuators.
• Calibrate and repair mechanical components to ensure consistent performance and reliability.
• Identify issues in pneumatic systems proactively to prevent unexpected downtime.
• Manufacturing Equipment Support:
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues on production and facility equipment, such as CNC machines, conveyors, automated systems, paint booths, cure ovens, clean rooms, inspection equipment and robotic assemblies.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on critical equipment to reduce unscheduled downtime.
• Support plant operations by responding to production issues and repairs promptly.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new machinery and modifications to existing equipment.
• Facilities Maintenance:
• Conduct routine inspections and repairs of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and lighting systems as needed.
• Conduct routine inspections and repairs on all plant air compressors, air dryers, vacuum systems and associated filters, valving and piping systems.
• Conduct routing inspections and repairs on all plant piping systems such as potable water, non-potable, gas and sanitary sewer.
• Conduct routine inspections and repairs on the plant sprinkler system and fire pump.
• Conduct inspections and repairs on items related to the plant building and grounds such as electrical distribution system, man doors, overhead doors, roofs, yard equipment, docks and structure.
• Support plant operations by responding to facility issues and repairs promptly.
• Ensure all work is performed following industry standards, safety guidelines, and regulatory compliance.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  • This will be done through the PC based CMMS program.
  • Create and close out work orders.
  • Create and close out PM’s.
  • Asset management.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repair histories.
• Experience in reading and understanding equipment manuals and schematic drawings.
• Work closely with the Facilities Director to develop maintenance schedules and prioritize tasks based on operational and production needs.
• Document modifications and repairs according to company policies and procedures.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Will be able to be trained to operate forklift and man lifts (platform and articulated).
• Follow all safety guidelines and protocols specific to the defense industry.
• Actively contribute to safety training programs and report any unsafe conditions or practices immediately.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and safety regulations.

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 4-6 years of experience in facilities maintenance in a manufacturing or defense environment, with a focus on pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems on manufacturing and facilities equipment.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in relevant fields (e.g., mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, HVAC) preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
• Strong understanding of pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, principles, and troubleshooting each.
• Proficiency in maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment, facilities equipment and industrial machinery.
• Proficient with working on personal computer and working knowledge of Microsoft office programs.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and drawings.
• Familiarity with basic PLC and electrical systems is a plus.
• Ability to weld is a plus.
• Certifications: Certifications in OSHA, NFPA, or other relevant safety standards are a plus.
• Problem-solving skills
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  Able to diagnose complex technical issues with critical thinking and root cause analysis.
• Attention to detail
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  Maintains accurate records and ensures high-quality work.
• Communication skills
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  Effectively communicates issues and solutions with team members, supervisors and manufacturer tech support personnel.
• Adaptability
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  Able to handle a dynamic work environment and adjust to changing priorities. Be able to think quickly on your feet.