Facilities Technician

Plexus; George Town; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus in Malaysia seeks a hands-on Facilities Technician to operate and maintain all facility systems ensuring production runs smoothly. You will fabricate support equipment, troubleshoot electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems, and lead preventive maintenance tasks.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, 1+ years experience in trades such as plumbing, HVAC, or electrical, and the ability to read wiring diagrams. Knowledge of 120/208/277/480V systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED; diploma preferred.
• Experience: less than 1 year required, 1 year+ preferred; 6 months may be required by site.
• Hands-on trades experience across plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, and mechanical systems.
• Must be able to read and follow electrical wiring diagrams.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; knowledge of 120/208/277/480V systems preferred.
• Equivalent mix of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate machinery support equipment as needed to support manufacturing processes.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility systems including electrical, HVAC, lighting, plumbing, compressed air, nitrogen, process vacuum, and refrigeration.
• Lead and document preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with equipment support team to install, remove, and reconfigure facility resources for production equipment.
• Provide direction and support to external contractors performing repairs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading wiring diagrams

Trades experience

Electrical systems knowledge

HVAC

Plumbing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1+ years related experience

Experience in plumbing/HVAC/electrical/carpentry/painting/mechanical

Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams

Knowledge of single/three phase 120v/208v/277v/480v

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Purpose Statement: Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facility systems and equipment to ensure that the facility is able to support all facets of production and production-related operations.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Fabricate machinery support equipment as needed in support of manufacturing process needs, including welded racking, support bracing and material handling items.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility systems including electrical, HVAC, lighting, plumbing, compressed air, nitrogen, process vacuum, and refrigeration systems.
• Lead and document preventive maintenance on all facility systems and equipment to proactively identify risks and ensure optimal performance
• Collaborate with the equipment support team to effectively install, remove, and reconfigure facility resources for production equipment in line with manufacturing, industry, and customer requirements.
• Provide direction, assistance, and support to outside contractors conducting facility and equipment repairs, ensuring efficient completion of tasks and fostering effective working relationships.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma/GED is required; a High School Diploma is preferred.
• Less than One (1) year of related experience is required; One (1) or more years of related experience is preferred. Depending on site requirements and business needs, a minimum of 6 months industry experience may be required.
• Proved hands-on experience in trades such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, and mechanical systems.
• Employee should be able to read and follow electrical wiring diagrams.
• A strong mechanical aptitude is required and a working knowledge of single phase and three phase 120v, 208v, 277v, and 480v electrical systems is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Other Qualifications

• N/A

Physical Requirements

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Travel Requirements

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This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.