We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
What we do:
For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.
Scope of Position:
This hands-on maintenance professional, as part of the Facilities Maintenance team, is responsible for maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and improving company equipment, facilities, grounds, and support systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. The role supports manufacturing and facility operations through preventative maintenance activities, equipment repairs, fabrication projects, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
This position reports to the Facilities & Maintenance Manager. This role is onsite and based at the designated manufacturing facility.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform preventative maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting activities on manufacturing equipment, facilities, grounds, vehicles, and support systems.
- Operate air-powered and electric hand tools in the performance of maintenance and repair duties.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders utilizing CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software.
- Understand, implement, and support preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
- Diagnose and correct mechanical issues affecting production equipment and facility systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and equipment safely and effectively.
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of equipment utilized throughout the manufacturing process.
- Perform maintenance and repair activities on production equipment, utility systems, buildings, and grounds.
- Estimate materials, parts, and supplies required for maintenance projects and repairs.
- Fabricate, modify, and assemble production equipment and related components as required.
- Properly operate, monitor, and maintain boiler systems.
- Follow all environmental, health, and safety requirements in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
- Demonstrate commitment to Watts values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and transparency.
- Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities Maintenance or Company management.
Travel Requirements : Minimal travel (0-5%) may be required on an occasional basis for training, equipment support, vendor visits, or travel to other company facilities.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience performing industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, electrical troubleshooting, or related maintenance work.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and facility maintenance systems.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, schematics, blueprints, and technical documents.
- Understanding of preventative maintenance concepts and practices.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and workplace safety regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete required background checks and pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, HVAC, or a related trade.
- Experience maintaining manufacturing equipment and production machinery.
- Boiler operation and maintenance experience.
- Welding, fabrication, machining, or assembly experience.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and industrial electrical systems.
- Knowledge of facility utility systems including compressed air, hydraulic, and electrical distribution systems.
- Experience utilizing CMMS software or similar maintenance tracking systems preferred.
General Applicable Company Competencies:
- Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
- Punctuality and dependability.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
- Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
- Maintain