Facilities Maintenance Technician III — High-Purity Plant

Kanto Corporation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kanto Corporation, a U.S. leader in high-purity specialty chemicals, is seeking a seasoned Facilities Maintenance Technician III in Oregon. You will maintain, repair, and upgrade plant equipment, plumbing, electrical systems, and facilities within a high-purity environment.

You will work with engineers and technicians to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in facilities maintenance, strong pipe fitting, carpentry, electrical skills, CMMS experience,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• AA as Electrical or Maintenance Technician or certification training from a college or technical school (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of experience working as a facilities technician.
• Advanced pipe fitting and carpentry skills and /or electrical skills.
• Must have experience using basic hand and power tools and working with limited supervision.
• Must acquire or be certified as a Hazardous Materials Technician as per 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii), and wear PPE as required.
• Experience with ultrapure water and high purity chemical systems preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and read and interpret various documents.
• Strong mathematical skills and reasoning ability.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand/walk for long periods and work in industrial environments.
• Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine preventive maintenance (PM) orders and health checks on facility equipment, including water/ wastewater systems, HVAC, wiring, compressors, boilers, nitrogen system, and PPE.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures and coordinates with outside contractors as required.
• Works with controls systems and troubleshooting to keep processes running.
• Uses CMMS to track and complete work and improve maintenance tasks.
• Coordinates with Production and Process groups to minimize production impact while operating valves and equipment.
• Follows safety requirements and participates in the safety committee.
• Participates in annual maintenance assignments.
• May work in a clean room environment around chemicals.

Skills

Pipe fitting

Carpentry

Electrical skills

Hazardous materials handling

LME certification

Education

High School diploma

AA in Electrical or Maintenance Technician or cert

Tools

CMMS system

Hand and power tools

Job description

Kanto Corporation, a U.S. leader in high-purity specialty chemicals, is seeking a seasoned Facilities Maintenance Technician III in Oregon. You will maintain, repair, and upgrade plant equipment, plumbing, electrical systems, and facilities within a high-purity environment.

You will work with engineers and technicians to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in facilities maintenance, strong pipe fitting, carpentry, electrical skills, CMMS experience,