Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Purpose of the Position

The position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install troubleshoot repair and maintain production and facility grounds and equipment according to safety predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the sites business goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions include the following but are not limited to:

• Perform routine maintenance tasks that require direct or limited oversight.
• Perform preventative maintenance as outlined by equipment manuals.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Understand the process of fire and gas detection systems.
• Inspects building structure and equipment to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repairs making notes and recommendations using a preestablished check sheet
• Provide support to ship receive move store and install production equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections related to companys compliance requirements.
• Maintain up to date documentation of maintenance activities.
• Maintain an inventory of consumables.
• Communicate status of buildings and equipment to team members.
• Must be able to work flexible hours/weekends.

In addition to the essential functions and duties listed above all positions are also responsible for:

• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis performing all workrelated tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies procedures and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.
• The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Activities:

Work may be active could stand or sit for long durations and/or perform repetitious work at times. The employee may lift or move objects up to 20 pounds. Employees must grasp manipulate or assemble parts and components that are often very small. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate however may be noisy at times. Must be able to wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment such as but not limited to masks glasses gloves and specialty garments. The required PPE and training allow for the safe handling and processing of chemicals like adhesives lubricants and solvents and safe operation of jobrelated equipment and tools.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Entry level to 4 years of experience in plant and/or facilities maintenance preferred.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• AA degree or equivalent technical school program preferred.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Building and custodial maintenance reconstruction and repair work.
• Strong ability to work well in a group atmosphere and comply with high quality standards.
• Working knowledge of boiler systems.
• Strong ability to shift from one task to another to address changing production priorities.
• Proficient in water treatment systems in line with HVAC protocols.
• Understanding of principles of air conditioning refrigeration and heating.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience reading electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience working with hand tools power tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Experience safely working with compressed gases.

Other:

This position will require you to work with and in proximity of corrosive chemicals flammable chemicals compressed gasses and other hazards. Familiarity with safe practices associated with these hazards is a plus.

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an atwill employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Job Type Full Time

$25.00 per hour $28.00 per hour

Thorlabs offers a complete benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance company paid life insurance a generous PTO package a 401(k) plan and tuition reimbursement just to name a few..

Required Experience:

IC