Facilities & Manufacturing Technician: Maintenance, NPI & Lean

Design Ready Controls; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Design Ready Controls in Richmond, VA seeks a Facilities & Manufacturing Technician to support plant operations and Manufacturing Engineering initiatives for safe, efficient production of control panels and wire harnesses.

You will perform preventative maintenance on HVAC, electrical systems, and building infrastructure, assist with NPI activities, support Lean initiatives, and coordinate with vendors to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, Electrical Technology, or related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance or industrial maintenance environment is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on facility systems (HVAC, electrical, lighting, and infrastructure).
• Troubleshoot and repair facility equipment to minimize production interruptions.
• Support installation, relocation, and modification of manufacturing equipment and workstations.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for maintenance and repair work that must be done professionally, to code, or requires a permit.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with development, implementation, and continuous improvement of production processes for control panels and wire harness assemblies.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities including equipment setup, tooling validation, and process documentation.
• Build, maintain and improve fixtures, tooling and test equipment used in assembly operations.
• Troubleshoot production equipment, tooling, and process issues to reduce downtime and improve product quality.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to manufacturing deficits, inefficiencies, or audits.
• Assist in developing work instructions, process documentation or training materials when assigned.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction, and workflow optimization.
• Help validate process changes and assist in time studies and capacity planning as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading schematics and diagrams

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Communication skills

Test equipment knowledge

Education

Associate degree or technical cert in Industrial Maintenance/Manufacturing

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Design Ready Controls in Richmond, VA seeks a Facilities & Manufacturing Technician to support plant operations and Manufacturing Engineering initiatives for safe, efficient production of control panels and wire harnesses.

You will perform preventative maintenance on HVAC, electrical systems, and building infrastructure, assist with NPI activities, support Lean initiatives, and coordinate with vendors to minimize downtime.