Facilities Maintenance Tech

JOB PURPOSE:

Perform maintenance on facility components in support of manufacturing operations.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Two years of an accredited Trade School

 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Two years of work experience (in their trade)

 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

• Completion of an accredited trades training course or equivalent knowledge and skill acquired by means of practical experience.
• Sheet metal or machinist training from an accredited trade school
• Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing protective equipment and  properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently plan work assignments and perform duties with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Train and direct efforts of plant trades helpers, junior trades workers, trainees and trades workers assigned to assist in the performance of the work.
• Collaborate with functional personnel in own and other organizations to resolve problems and recommend solutions based on trades knowledge.
• Qualified to the Emergency Response Technician Level as specified in federal regulations meeting state and federal guidelines 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER).
• Training and certification to the First Responder Level in the Emergency Medical Service as defined by the State of Georgia.
• Facilitate work and planning assignments within own skilled craft. Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, modify, and repair plant equipment parts, details, and assembles made of sheet metal, plastic, composition, and other materials.  Involves laying out and developing patterns, the use of hand and power tools, cutting and welding equipment and the performance of necessary associated and related duties. 
• Read and analyze engineering notes, drawings, and work orders to determine what information and materials are needed to install, construct, maintain, modify, refurbish, repair, and remove plant equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshoot, repair, service, overhaul, modify and perform preventive/predictive maintenance inspection, and operational checks on industrial vehicles. Industrial vehicles include (but are not limited to) equipment propelled and/or operated by an internal combustion engine, all industrial fork trucks (electric motor or internal combustion engine propelled), personnel carriers and personnel lifts.
• Review the information and identify the specific trades required and refer accordingly.
• Work in conjunction with supervisor to coordinate the efforts of trades personnel to complete the work in a timely manner using ProCard when applicable.
• Move and install facilities including machines and equipment.
• Assemble, construct, erect, fabricate, install, lay out maintain, modify, overhaul, renovate and/or repair a variety of facilities including equipment, service systems and mechanical assemblies including conveyors, weighing devices, doors, bridge cranes, hoists, exhaust air handling units; concrete work forms; plant structures such as storage racks, partitions, guard rails and structural steelwork.
• Perform related activities such as planning facilities movements and installations, and structural work; estimating time and materials required to complete assignments; dismantling units to facilitate movement; selecting construction materials; and setting up, operating and/or using all types of welding equipment to perform operations including bending, brazing, cutting, hard facing, flame heat treating and welding of ferrous and nonferrous materials.
• Assemble, construct, fabricate, install, lay out, maintain, modify, renovate and/or repair a variety of interior and exterior structures including those of special composition and wood; stock bins; tool bins; bulletin boards; display cases; interior and exterior details doors; fixtures, concrete work forms; furniture; jigs; partitions and staircases.
• Perform related roug