Industrial Facilities Maintenance Technician- Central Utilities

SkyWater Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life insurance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

SkyWater Technology in Austin is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician- Central Utilities to join the team. You will oversee cooling systems, boilers, humidification, and related utilities, ensuring reliable operation in a high‑tech manufacturing environment.

The role requires 8+ years of manufacturing experience, EPA 608 Universal, and strong mechanical/electrical skills. We offer a competitive salary, incentive plans, 401(k) match, and extensive benefits starting day one.

Qualifications

• Education: a relevant completed vocational/professional training of at least 3 years.
• Experience: 8+ years of manufacturing or operations experience, boiler repairs.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, mechanical aptitude, minor electrical and controls proficiency.
• Certification: HVAC: EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain cooling systems and boilers, including refrigerant handling.
• Maintain HVAC and cleanroom related equipment and processes.
• Coordinate with contractors, obtain bids, and schedule work.
• Maintain inventory, spare parts, and PM schedules.
• Lead in SPC meetings and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety, 5S, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical controls proficiency

Education

Vocational/professional training (3 years)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location - employees join together to improve the world.

Explore what's possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning \"science fiction\" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

Step into the future. SkyWater's values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees - and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.

Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Primary Objective

We are looking for a Facilities Maintenance Technician- Central Utilities, to join the team in Austin.

Shift

C-Shift Thursday-Saturday, alternating Wednesdays.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Operations expert for cooling systems (chillers, glycol chillers, cooling towers, process cooling water, water treatment). Ability to remove and charge refrigerants for chiller systems.
• Operations expert for HVAC systems (FTU's, make-up air handler units, air flow patterns, cleanroom filters, DX units)
• Clear understanding of requirements behind sustaining a cleanroom (characterization, instrumentation, filters, and general materials)
• Operations expert for hot water systems (boilers), compressed air system, process vacuum. Ability to work on boilers and make repairs.
• Operations expert for scrubbing systems and general exhaust
• Responsible for operating and maintaining equipment and alarm response.
• Mechanical inclination and ability to make or assist with repairs
• Ability to obtain bids, issue purchase reqs, and schedule and coordinate necessary work with contractors as needed.
• Maintain inventory and spare parts
• Responsible for reviewing and ensuring preventative maintenance are completed to spec and to planned schedule. Responsible for system upkeep and implementing or modify PM's accordingly.
• Active lead in department operations and SPC meetings
• SPC monitoring in accordance with facilities specs
• Support root cause analysis on incidents
• Work within defined technical processes and procedures
• Initiate and drive continuous improvements, strive for impact
• Ability to adapt and move quickly to accomplish goals
• Uphold area upkeep and 5S principles
• Adhere to environmental health and safety policies
• Ability to complete job hazard assessments alongside contractors and internal teams
• Collaborate cross-departmentally, elevate as required
• Clear and effective communication
• Maintenance and creation of standard operating procedures
• Detail-oriented record keeping and reporting
• Ability to take care of tasks as required to maintain a facility
• Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack

Required Qualifications

• Education: a relevant completed vocational/professional training of at least 3 years
• Experience: 8+ years of manufacturing or operations experience, boiler repairs
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, mechanical aptitude, minor electrical and controls proficiency
• Certification: HVAC: EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant

Physical Requirements

Ability to at times work in a cleanroom environment

Ability to work in a manufacturing setting that includes bending or crouching

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Electrical proficiency

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits, including a 401 (k) match and life insurance.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site cafeteria, fitness facility, and self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or [e-mail].

EOE, including disability/vets

We will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment or gift cards, or provide financial information before a formal offer of employment has been accepted. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent our company, please verify its authenticity by contacting our recruitment team at [e-mail] before responding.