Facilities Technician 1

Unilever; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Share purchase

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Paid leave

Hourly bonuses

Onsite cafeteria

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Company store discounts

Referral program

First-day benefits

Job summary

Unilever Raeford is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to oversee overnight maintenance across plumbing, piping, pumps and general upkeep at our Raeford, NC site. You’ll work on HVAC, fabrication, welding, pneumatics, boilers, and related systems to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, with a focus on safety, GMP/GDP practices, and collaboration with contractors. A technical certification or associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have basic trades and maintenance knowledge across listed areas.
• Experience with industrial maintenance and safety standards is preferred.
• Electrical qualification up to 600V is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site maintenance during the overnight 12-hour shift.
• Assist in troubleshooting mechanical deficiencies across the site.
• Drive safety and reliability improvements and coordinate with contractors.
• Organize parts and staffing for maintenance projects; occasional weekend/holiday work.

Skills

Plumbing

HVAC

Fabrication

Welding

Pneumatics

Heat transfer

Boiler/Steam

Vacuum systems

Waste water ops

Pump rebuilding

General construction

Fire system

Compounding/batching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance

Job description

Facilities Maintenance

Location of the job: Raeford, NC

Shift Assignment:

12 hr (PM) 6:30 pm – 7:00 am

Shift Pattern – 2/2/3 works a rotating schedule of 2 days on 3 days off, 3 days on 2 days off

Pay Rate – $27.38 | Weekly pay period

Overall Benefits:

• These are direct hires, full time position with a full benefits package (*Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, SHARE purchase, Tuition/Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves, Hourly Bonus payouts, etc.)
• Benefits are effective the first day of hire (where applicable)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Onsite Company store for discounted productpurchases
• Onsite cafeteria
• Uniforms and PPE provided by the company
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Background & Purpose of the Job

At Unilever – Raeford, we believe in developing talent and leading through our autonomous ways of working. As one team, we will achieve endless possibilities! The Raeford facility is a world-class personal care manufacturing site, utilizing digital tools to be a lighthouse factory globally.

As a Facilities Maintenance Technician oversee site including plumbing repairs, piping and pump rebuilding and replacement, light fabrication, general construction, and other site upkeep during the overnight 12-hour shift.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

Demonstrated knowledge in at least five (5) the following areas, with a working understanding of all areas:

• Plumbing: Ability to diagnose and correct common plumbing issues, such as snaking clogged drains, replacing commercial high-pressure toilets, automated faucets, etc.

• Chilled Water & HVAC: Knowledge of industrial centrifugal chillers, chilled water systems, industrial air handlers, cooling towers; common HVAC troubleshooting skills such as condensate line repair, belt replacement, etc.

• Fabrication and Welding: Certification in welding, milling, lathes, and grinders. Stainless steel and pipe welding are highly desired.

• Pneumatics: Ability to troubleshoot and maintain industrial air compressors, diagnose and repair air leaks, replace pressurized air piping, and a strong knowledge of actuators, pneumatic valves, and cylinders. Ability to interpret a P&ID.

• Heat Transference Equipment: Troubleshoot heat exchangers and understand principles of heat transference to determine safe, optimal points for tank heating operations.

• Boiler and Steam System: Knowledge of industrial natural gas boilers, deaerator and surge tanks, steam traps, and an understanding of the associated safety risks. Routine maintenance of boilers including blowdowns are required daily.

• Vacuum Systems: Knowledge of plant powder delivery vacuum system and proven ability to diagnose and repair loss of vacuum pressure.

• Waste Water Treatment Plant Operations: Working knowledge of waste water treatment plant operations, including EQ, Daf, Sludge, ALAR, and how the Raeford facility impacts water quality. Safety immunizations desired; will be provided.

• Pump Rebuilding: Ability to clean and repair positive displacement, centrifugal, and other large industrial pumps using rebuild kits.

• General Construction: Knowledge of common construction tactics to ensure structurally-sound workmanship, including types of bracing, material selection, etc.

• Fire System: Experience with maintaining industrial fire suppression systems.

• Compounding/Batching Operations: Understanding of powder delivery system, tank heating operations, and compounding materials.

• Assisting in troubleshooting mechanical deficiencies throughout the site, including dock doors, the fire suppression system, and compounding. Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Raeford campus

• Participate and actively drive ideas for safety and reliability improvements in the Raeford facility
• Partner with key industrial contractors and maintenance planners to ensure timely work completion
• Assist in critical facilities maintenance repairs to support the operational efficiency of the Raeford facility
• Organize needed parts and staffing for critical maintenance projects. As some projects can only be performed while the building is shut down, weekend work and occasional Holiday work is required; candidate must have schedule flexibility
• Assist in performing and documenting maintenance PM and TBM initiatives.

• Responsible for following GXP. This includes but is not limited to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Labor Practice (GLP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP)

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• High Scholl Diploma or GED equivalent
• Formal technical training certification/degree are strongly preferred (i.e. Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance).
• Former experience in processing/compounding or as a plant mechanic is desired.
• Electrical qualification (up to 600V, NFPA 70E Certification) is preferred.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which will include drug screening, pre-employment physical andbackground check.

*Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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