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Facility Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Pneumatics Maintenance & Repair:
• 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.

  Key Competencies

  • Problem-solving skills: Able to diagnose complex technical issues with critical thinking and root cause analysis.
  • Attention to detail: Maintains accurate records and ensures high-quality work.
  • Communication skills: Effectively communicates issues and solutions with team members, supervisors and manufacturer tech support personnel.
  • Adaptability: Able to handle a dynamic work environment and adjust to changing priorities. Be able to think quickly on your feet. 
  This position description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Supervisors may change or assign duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran status.