About this role
<p><strong>Overview</strong><strong>:</strong></p> <p>We are currently looking for a Facility Technician to join our fast-paced facilities team at our Torrington, CT fuel cell manufacturing facility. This position will report directly to the Facilities Supervisor and will play a key role in our daily operational readiness as well as our continued operational efficiency and capacity evolution. The hours for this position are M-F 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Summary:</strong></p> <p>The Facility Technician is responsible for performing routine and non-routine repairs and maintenance on equipment and processes in support of our building infrastructure and manufacturing operations.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment supporting building assets.</li> <li>Documents all predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance on building assets.</li> <li>Performs all assigned tasks in a professional manner, following all work instructions and work assignments.</li> <li>Works to industry standard best-practices, specifications, and regulatory codes where applicable in a safe, efficient manner.</li> <li>Performs regular inspections of plant and process safety systems.</li> <li>Performs other duties as required.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <p><strong><span>Education:</span></strong> HS Diploma or GED and Trade School or A.S. in Electro-Mechanical Technology program.</p> <p><strong><span>Experience:</span></strong> In lieu of A.S./Technical School, hands-on applicable experience (4 years minimum) in a manufacturing facilities environment will be considered.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Candidate must be knowledgeable with experience in:</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Basic Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical building systems.</li> <li>Repairing, rebuilding, maintaining, and installing facilities equipment.</li> <li>Reading and interpreting layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, schematics, and drawings.</li> <li>Machine shop tools and equipment for electrical, plumbing, pneumatics, and hydraulics.</li> <li>Ability to communicate with staff and co-workers in a professional manner.</li> <li>Functional use of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Be willing to work over normal schedule as necessary in support of the business.</li> <li>Must Participate in 24/7 emergency repair and on-call support rotation.</li> <li>Physically perform work including lifting and carry a minimum of 25 lbs. routinely and up to 100 lbs. on a non-routine basis with assisted lifting devices.</li> <li>Must be able to distinguish colors.</li> <li>Must work and physically move throughout a 170,000 sq. ft. plant and on the outside grounds to perform various tasks in normal seasonal Connecticut temparaturs and conditions.</li> <li>Possess the ability to work at elevated heights in appropriate equipment and operate a forklifts and man-lifts.</li> <li>Work in, around, and under manufacturing equipment, working with both arms and hands simultaneously.</li> <li>Work in confined spaces.</li> <li>Be able and willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirator, and other PPE as required.</li> <li>Must be able to effectively read, writem abd soeak in English to ensure team communication and be able to follow written procedures.</li> <li>Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver's license and be willing to traval locally for company business.</li> <li>Must be able to support Danbury operations on an infrequent and "as needed" basis.</li> <li>Must be willing to work as part of an integrated team and cross functionally with other departments.</li> </ul>