Facilities Support Technician (Warehouse & Manufacturing Support)

Cates Control Systems, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cates Control Systems, Inc. is hiring a Facilities Support Technician to help keep our Plano and Wylie facilities running smoothly.

You’ll stay busy with hands-on tasks, stocking supplies, moving materials, and assisting multiple departments to ensure employees have what they need to be successful. Ideal candidates are dependable, self-motivated, organized, and safety-minded, with 1–3 years in related roles and forklift certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of warehouse, facilities, maintenance, manufacturing, or janitorial experience.
• Forklift certification (or willingness to become certified).
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe, and organized production, warehouse, office, and common areas.
• Refill shop supplies, PPE, labels, tape, and production consumables.
• Deliver tools, hardware, and materials to employees.
• Move materials between departments and assist with cycle counts.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for facility work.
• Assist with office moves and facility repairs.

Skills

Dependable

Self-motivated

Organized

Team player

Mechanically inclined

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

Keep Our Operations Moving | Hands-On Work | Variety Every Day

Cates is looking for a dependable, hardworking Facilities Support Technician to help keep our manufacturing facilities running smoothly.

If you're someone who enjoys staying busy, likes working with your hands, takes pride in keeping things organized, and doesn't want to sit behind a desk all day, this could be the perfect opportunity.

This isn't just a cleaning position. You'll be an important part of our operations team—supporting production, maintaining our facilities, helping move materials, stocking supplies, assisting multiple departments, and making sure our employees have everything they need to be successful.

Every day is different, and your work truly makes a difference.

What You'll Do

You’ll support our Plano and Wylie facilities by helping with a variety of daily tasks, including:

Keep Our Facilities Looking Great

• Maintain clean, safe, and organized production, warehouse, office, and common areas
• Empty trash, recycling, and remove cardboard, pallets, and scrap materials
• Sweep, mop, and maintain production floors, loading docks, and walkways
• Report maintenance or safety concerns

Support Production

• Refill shop supplies, hardware bins, PPE, labels, tape, and production consumables
• Deliver tools, hardware, and materials to employees
• Help maintain organized supply stations
• Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives

Warehouse & Material Handling

• Assist with receiving, stocking, staging, and moving materials
• Transport materials between departments
• Relocate shelving, workstations, and production equipment
• Help organize inventory locations and assist with cycle counts

Facility Improvement

• Assemble shelving, workstations, carts, and other equipment using hand and power tools
• Coordinate with outside contractors performing facility work
• Help schedule facility services and repairs
• Assist with office moves, special projects, and department support

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Dependable and shows up ready to work
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable helping wherever needed
• Mechanically inclined and enjoys working with tools
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Safety-minded

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 1–3 years of warehouse, facilities, maintenance, manufacturing, or janitorial experience
• Forklift certification (or willingness to become certified)
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

This is an active position that requires:

• Standing and walking throughout the day
• Frequent bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling
• Lifting up to 50 pounds regularly
• Working indoors and outdoors as needed
• Operating forklifts, pallet jacks, and floor scrubbers after training

Why Join Cates?

At Cates, every employee plays an important role in our success. We build industrial automation and control solutions used by companies across the country, and our Facilities Support Technician helps ensure our entire operation runs efficiently.

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Stable, full-time employment
• Opportunities to learn new skills
• Supportive team environment
• Clean manufacturing facilities
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid holidays and paid time off

Salary: From $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Shift M-F 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Some Overtime may be required
• Overtime pay available for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week.

Work Location: Two locations – Plano, TX 75074 and Wylie, TX 75098