Facilities Maintenance Technician

Valley Forge; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of critical equipment. In this role, you will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on chillers, HVAC units, and more, while actively participating in team improvements and troubleshooting issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, particularly in PLC programming and hydraulics, and be committed to maintaining safety and efficiency in the workplace. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a clean manufacturing environment while developing your skills in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a technical, hands-on position.
• Experience with injection molding and PLC troubleshooting.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs and perform repetitive movements.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC and auxiliary equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical malfunctions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, complying with company policies.

Skills

Technical Maintenance

PLC Programming

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Basic Hand Tools

Job description

Job Description

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs on chillers, air compressors, water pumps, HVAC units and other auxiliary building equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any unsafe working conditions
• Read, use, and interpret measuring devices, gauges and inspection tools
• Perform all required necessary preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment
• Actively participate on teams and offer suggestions for improvement
• Answer machine alarms as they occur and identify and address the root cause.
• Follow all 5S guidelines
• Perform and document inspections per cGMP for work instruction sheet, on device history sheet records, and work instruction sheet tables
• Follow all Lock Out/Tag Out rules
• Diagnose and troubleshoot any pneumatic, electrical, or mechanical malfunction on a variety of machines
• Repair and maintain electrical controls on equipment (chillers, air compressors, water pumps and HVAC), including servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines and devices primarily on the basis of electronic principles
• Upload programs to controls in the events of program loss or CPU replacement
• Conduct TPM activities as required
• Input Maintenance work orders into the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (SAP)
• Monitor processes, show an awareness of issues, and demonstrate corrective actions to address those issues
• Perform weekly, monthly, and as required preventive maintenance (PM)
• Perform root cause analysis for safety, quality, and processing issues
• Suggest ways to improve the efficiency and safety of our work and environment Comply with all company policies
• Troubleshoots and locates the source of the problem by observing the operation of the equipment.
• Brainstorms with other maintenance personnel, and outside technical support as needed.
• Restores damaged or malfunctioning equipment to operation by repairing, replacing and or adjusting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Controls down time by scheduling repairs with the Facilities Manager.
• Maintains good communications with Facilities Manager
• Maintains ongoing list of projects with timeline to be addressed and completed.
• Assists other maintenance personnel as needed,
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Ensures the work is completed with technical excellence, and in an efficient and cost-effective fashion.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have 3 or more years of experience in a technical, hands-on position
• Experience with injection molding required
• Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting (AB, Koyo, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.)
• Experience in hydraulics and pneumatics required
• Ability to regularly lift up to 40lbs with repetitive movements
• Ability to push and pull items
• Ability to stand and/or walk up to constantly during the shift
• Ability to climb up and down ladders

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications required and SAP experience preferred
• Ability to work independently from verbal and/or written instructions required
• Must understand Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Must be mechanically inclined and can use basic hand tools
• Must have strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a clean manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include moderate noise levels

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.