Facility Maintenance Technician III

Facilities Maintenance Technician III

Department: Maintenance Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Location: On-Site - Clinton, MA Travel: Negligible

FLSA: Hourly, Full-Time, Non-Exempt Revision Date: June 2026

About Vitesse: How we communicate, capture, and share information has not changed significantly in our lifetime-it has changed significantly in the last decade, even in the last year. From a vacationer checking email as they fly across the world to a U.S. military service member sharing critical observations across the battlefield, the ability to capture and transfer data over different platforms is an important part both of our everyday lives and the security of our country.

Whether on a geostationary satellite, a naval vessel, or a military jet, the mission-critical solutions that we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

Through extensive technical expertise, Vitesse Systems is optimizing the functionality of antenna and thermal management systems for the advancement of next-generation Radar, Electronic Warfare, and C4I (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence) systems.

Vitesse Systems prides itself on the solutions we provide to our customers, as well as the incredible team of dedicated people we employ.

SUMMARY: The Facility Maintenance Technician III is responsible for completing scheduled maintenance, scheduling of routine repairs, inspection sheets and supply needs. Maintenance Technicians inspect wiring, repair pipes, troubleshoot equipment, replace light bulbs, install new equipment, HVAC, plumbing and preventive maintenance. They document and monitor temperature control systems to ensure safety and identify discrepancies that could indicate a machinery problem. Commitment to and support of the Company Core Values are key to success in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine maintenance on all plant equipment and facilities in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Perform minor machinery repairs when necessary
• Follow standard operating procedures, installs, inspects, repairs, and perform preventative maintenance to mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC while maintaining safety.
• Works with or assists trades contractors to complete projects or complex repairs.
• Monitor & maintain facilities:
  • Heating, cooling, and lighting systems.
  • Operate shop floor cleaning machine as needed.
  • Groundskeeping as needed.
  • Remove snow from doorways and walkways when necessary.
• Fabrication as part of Continual Improvement projects.
• Provide production support:
  • Monitor & maintain CNC coolant.
  • Coordinate with machinists to manage scrap metal containment and removal.
  • Waste containment and removal (cardboard, pallets, trash, etc.).
  • Operate forklift and move stock and equipment when needed.
• Perform all functions of the job while adhering to established quality policies and procedures.
• Uphold the company core values.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Successful accomplishment of duties and responsibilities may require the following:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience operating and servicing all plant maintenance equipment.
• Capable of reading blueprints, specifications, and repair manuals.
• Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and standard practices of the trade.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Must be adaptable to a changing work environment and competing demands.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 4-6 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to speak and understand basic safety and manufacturing instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers. Ability to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Authorization to work in the United States. To conform to U.S. export control regulations, you should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is…