Production and Facilities Maintenance Technician

Formaspace Lp; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Formaspace Lp in Austin, TX is seeking a Production and Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance and skilled repairs on equipment and to keep the facility and grounds safe and functional.

You will inspect daily operations, follow maintenance schedules, train machine operators on routine maintenance, and address basic troubleshooting needs while adhering to safety procedures throughout our production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanically inclined with manufacturing experience.
• 1–3 years of experience on manufacturing machines.
• Ability to read drawings and blueprints.
• Willingness to train production personnel.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repairs on equipment and facilities.
• Coordinates service visits and scheduled maintenance with vendors.
• Diagnoses electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical issues on product equipment.
• Follows safety procedures and promotes a safety culture.
• Orders spare parts and maintains maintenance supplies.
• Reads architectural drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Performs HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work to keep equipment running.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Attention to detail

Ability to train others

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ObjectiveThe Production and Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and skilled repair work on equipment and maintaining the facility and grounds. Conducts daily inspections of assigned areas, ensures all equipment is following preventative maintenance schedules, and make repairs as necessary. Trains machine operators on daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting. Follows and enforces all safety procedures. Overall duties of the Maintenance Technician include plumbing, basic electrical, HVAC, equipment installation, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs as required.ResponsibilitiesConducts general maintenance and repairs on equipment and facilities.Coordinates service visits, repairs, and scheduled maintenance with outside vendors as needed.Troubleshoots and diagnoses basic electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical issues on product equipment.Follows all safety procedures, and contributes to building a culture of safety, productivity, and effectiveness.Orders and maintains adequate spare parts for key equipment and maintenance supplies for the facility as appropriate.Understand, read, and interpret detailed architectural drawings, electrical and hydraulic schematics, work order documentation, shop drawings, and blueprints.Performs general maintenance activities including basic HVAC, plumbing, basic electrical, and mechanical work to keep equipment running in good/safe condition.Collaborate with and train production personnel on a regular basis.Required Skills & QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentMechanically inclined with previous manufacturing experience1–3 years of experience working on various manufacturing machines (saws, banders, CNC, etc.) (Preferred)Demonstrated attention to detail.Strong understanding of customer requirements.Ability to work collaboratively with and train production personnel as needed.Environment and Physical RequirementsAbility to lift up-to 50 lbs.Able to stand for long periods of time.Able to withstand and be exposed to temperature ranges from 65 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as low and high humidity ranges.Capable of wearing and inspecting all Personal Protective Equipment for all job assignments.