Maintenance Technician

Georg Fischer; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Georg Fischer in the United States invites an attentive Facilities Maintenance Associate to join our production environment. You will help keep our facilities safe, clean, and available for use, performing routine upkeep and minor repairs while supporting a high-volume manufacturing operation.

Key duties include assembling and moving furniture, inspecting HVAC units, reporting complex maintenance needs, monitoring supplies, and assisting with special events as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One (1) year of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures facilities are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition.
• Assembles, repairs, maintains and moves furniture, such as desks, cabinets, tables, chairs, shelves, and related fittings.
• Conducts routine visual inspection of HVAC units, replaces filters and identifies and reports more complex maintenance needs to Manager.
• Inspects facilities and grounds for safety and security; identifies and reports hazardous conditions and facility maintenance needs to Manager.
• Performs custodial tasks.
• Cleans oil and water spills around molding machines to keep trip and slip hazards
• Assists with structural pest control measures.
• Monitors facility maintenance inventory and supplies.
• Assists with special events, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year experience preferred

Job description

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, international environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensures facilities are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition.
• Assembles, repairs, maintains and moves furniture, such as desks, cabinets, tables, chairs, shelves, and related fittings.
• Conducts routine visual inspection of HVAC units, replaces filters and identifies and reports more complex maintenance needs to Manager.
• Inspects facilities and grounds for safety and security; identifies and reports hazardous conditions and facility maintenance needs to Manager.
• Performs custodial tasks.
• Cleans oil and water spills around molding machines to keep trip and slip hazards
• Assists with structural pest control measures.
• Monitors facility maintenance inventory and supplies.
• Assists with special events, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to operate all equipment in the department.
• Working knowledge of good hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One (1) year of relevant work experience preferred.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to machine noise.
• Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production area.
• Working conditions are normal for a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Work may involve lifting of materials and product up to 50 pounds and working in and around heavy equipment.
• Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and work boots.
• This role may require walking in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.