Facility Tech (Second Shift)

FuelCell Energy; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

FuelCell Energy in Torrington, CT is seeking a Facility Technician to join our facilities team at the fuel cell manufacturing facility. The role involves performing repairs and maintenance on equipment and supporting operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical systems along with a HS diploma or equivalent and relevant experience. You will participate in emergency repairs and must be physically capable to handle various tasks in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years hands-on applicable experience in a manufacturing facilities environment.
• Knowledge and experience with basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment supporting building assets.
• Document all predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance.
• Perform regular inspections of plant and process safety systems.

Skills

Basic Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical building systems

Mechanical building systems

Repairing and maintaining facilities equipment

Reading layout plans and schematics

Machine shop tools usage

MS Office Suite proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Trade School or A.S. in Electro-Mechanical Technology

Job description

We are currently looking for a Facility Technician to join our fast-paced facilities team at our Torrington, CT fuel cell manufacturing facility. This position will report directly to the Facilities Supervisor and will play a key role in our daily operational readiness as well as our continued operational efficiency and capacity evolution. The hours for this position are M-F 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm.

Summary

The Facility Technician is responsible for performing routine and non-routine repairs and maintenance on equipment and processes in support of our building infrastructure and manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment supporting building assets.
• Documents all predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance on building assets.
• Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner, following all work instructions and work assignments.
• Works to industry standard best-practices, specifications, and regulatory codes where applicable in a safe, efficient manner.
• Performs regular inspections of plant and process safety systems.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: HS Diploma or GED and Trade School or A.S. in Electro-Mechanical Technology program.

Experience: In lieu of A.S./Technical School, hands-on applicable experience (4 years minimum) in a manufacturing facilities environment will be considered.

Candidate must be knowledgeable with experience in:

• Basic Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical building systems.
• Repairing, rebuilding, maintaining, and installing facilities equipment.
• Reading and interpreting layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, schematics, and drawings.
• Machine shop tools and equipment for electrical, plumbing, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Ability to communicate with staff and co-workers in a professional manner.
• Functional use of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Be willing to work over normal schedule as necessary in support of the business.
• Must participate in 24/7 emergency repair and on-call support rotation.
• Physically perform work including lifting and carrying a minimum of 25 lbs. routinely and up to 100 lbs. on a non-routine basis with assisted lifting devices.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must work and physically move throughout a 170,000 sq. ft. plant and on the outside grounds to perform various tasks in normal seasonal Connecticut temperatures and conditions.
• Possess the ability to work at elevated heights in appropriate equipment and operate forklifts and man-lifts.
• Work in, around, and under manufacturing equipment, working with both arms and hands simultaneously.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Be able and willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirator, and other PPE as required.
• Must be able to effectively read, write and speak in English to ensure team communication and be able to follow written procedures.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver's license and be willing to travel locally for company business.
• Must be able to support Danbury operations on an infrequent and "as needed" basis.
• Must be willing to work as part of an integrated team and cross functionally with other departments.