Facilities Technician

Facilities Maintenance Location of the job:
Raeford, NC Shift Assignment: 12 hr (PM) 6:30 pm – 7:00 am Shift Pattern – 2/2/3 works a rotating schedule of 2 days on 3 days off, 3 days on 2 days off Pay Rate – $27.38 | Weekly pay period

These are direct hires, full time position with a full benefits package (
* Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, SHARE purchase, Tuition/Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves, Hourly Bonus payouts, etc.)

Benefits are effective the first day of hire (where applicable) Employee Referral Bonus Program Onsite Company store for discounted product purchases Onsite cafeteria Uniforms and PPE provided by the company Career Advancement Opportunities

At Unilever – Raeford, we believe in developing talent and leading through our autonomous ways of working. As one team, we will achieve endless possibilities! The Raeford facility is a world-class personal care manufacturing site, utilizing digital tools to be a lighthouse factory globally.

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician oversee site including plumbing repairs, piping and pump rebuilding and replacement, light fabrication, general construction, and other site upkeep during the overnight 12-hour shift.

• Plumbing:
  Ability to diagnose and correct common plumbing issues, such as snaking clogged drains, replacing commercial high-pressure toilets, automated faucets, etc.
• Chilled Water & HVAC:
  Knowledge of industrial centrifugal chillers, chilled water systems, industrial air handlers, cooling towers; common HVAC troubleshooting skills such as condensate line repair, belt replacement, etc.
• Fabrication and Welding:
  Certification in welding, milling, lathes, and grinders. Stainless steel and pipe welding are highly desired.
• Pneumatics:
  Ability to troubleshoot and maintain industrial air compressors, diagnose and repair air leaks, replace pressurized air piping, and a strong knowledge of actuators, pneumatic valves, and cylinders. Ability to interpret a P&.
• Heat Transference Equipment:
  Troubleshoot heat exchangers and understand principles of heat transference to determine safe, optimal points for tank heating operations.
• Boiler and Steam System:
  Knowledge of industrial natural gas boilers, deaerator and surge tanks, steam traps, and an understanding of the associated safety risks. Routine maintenance of boilers including blowdowns are required daily.
• Vacuum Systems:
  Knowledge of plant powder delivery vacuum system and proven ability to diagnose and repair loss of vacuum pressure.
• Waste Water Treatment Plant Operations:
  Working knowledge of waste water treatment plant operations, including EQ, Daf, Sludge, ALAR, and how the Raeford facility impacts water quality.
• Safety immunizations desired; will be provided.
• Pump Rebuilding:
  Ability to clean and repair positive displacement, centrifugal, and other large industrial pumps using rebuild kits.
• General Construction:
  Knowledge of common construction tactics to ensure structurally-sound workmanship, including types of bracing, material selection, etc.
• Fire System:
  Experience with maintaining industrial fire suppression systems.
• Compounding/Batching Operations:
  Understanding of powder delivery system, tank heating operations, and compounding materials.
• Assisting in troubleshooting mechanical deficiencies throughout the site, including dock doors, the fire suppression system, and compounding.
• Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Raeford campus.
• Participate and actively drive ideas for safety and reliability improvements in the Raeford facility.
• Partner with key industrial contractors and maintenance planners to ensure timely work completion.
• Assist in critical facilities…