Magnolia Building Maint Tech

Milliken & Company; Blacksburg (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company in Blacksburg, SC is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of facility equipment and processes. The Technician reports to the Building Maintenance Engineer and supports production with timely maintenance.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; performing preventive maintenance; coordinating with external contractors; reading manuals and work orders; and maintaining safety records.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Industrial plumbing.
• Industrial fan maintenance.
• Plant chiller and cooling tower maintenance.
• Fire suppression systems.
• Fire alarm systems and testing.
• HVAC filter changes.
• Plant drainage systems.
• Knowledge of confined space procedures.
• Roof inspections and maintenance.
• Fabrication and Carpentry skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Able to work well with various groups of people such as vendors, customers, Milliken associates whether individually or in a team environment.
• Able to work well and communicate with production associates in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting.
• Able to lift and move objects of 50 pounds and be capable of using motorized equipment (fork trucks, tuggers, scissor lift and articulating boom lift, etc.)
• Ability to work from heights.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a high level of safety consciousness and fully participate in the Milliken Safety Process
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Maintain plant facilities to include restrooms
• Provide scheduled maintenance repairs, inspections and audits of building maintenance equipment and maintain records as required.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of building maintenance equipment
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required equipment service
• Assist other engineering associates to perform work as required to keep production machinery and auxiliary equipment in working order
• Inform appropriate management and maintenance/production associates of potential mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved
• Assist other maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting
• Other duties as requested by management

Skills

Analytical skills

Industrial plumbing

Industrial fan maintenance

Chiller maintenance

Fire suppression

Fire alarm testing

HVAC filters

Drainage systems

Confined space

Roof inspections

Fabrication

Team communication

Equipment troubleshooting

Job description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Job Title: Building Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

This position is located at the Milliken - Magnolia site in Blacksburg, SC. The Technician reports to the Building Maintenance Engineer. This position is responsible for working safely to provide expedient service to the facility’s equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and quality performance involved with manufacturing and processing our products. The position requires the ability to service and maintain the plants fire systems to include but not limited to sprinkler systems, fire pumps, FM200, and dry powered suppression systems and devises. The position requires the ability to work with outside contractors and to learn and use the outside contractor permitting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a high level of safety consciousness and fully participate in the Milliken Safety Process
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Maintain plant facilities to include restrooms
• Provide scheduled maintenance repairs, inspections and audits of building maintenance equipment and maintain records as required.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of building maintenance equipment
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required equipment service
• Assist other engineering associates to perform work as required to keep production machinery and auxiliary equipment in working order
• Inform appropriate management and maintenance/production associates of potential mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved
• Assist other maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting
• Other duties as requested by management

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate Skills In The Following

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Industrial plumbing
• Industrial fan maintenance
• Plant chiller and cooling tower maintenance
• Fire suppression systems
• Fire alarm systems and testing
• HVAC filter changes
• Plant drainage systems
• Knowledge of confined space procedures
• Roof Inspections and maintenance
• Fabrication and Carpentry skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Able to work well with various groups of people such as vendors, customers, Milliken associates whether individually or in a team environment
• Able to work well and communicate with production associates in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting
• Able to lift and move objects of 50 pounds and be capable of using motorized equipment (fork trucks, tuggers, scissor lift and articulating boom lift, etc.)
• Ability to work from heights

Pay Rate: 22.55-25.02

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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