Facilities Technician

Description

Non-Exempt

Full Time

About MDC Precision:

MDC Precision is a world leader in delivering high-quality products to the research, semiconductor, aerospace, life sciences, and food processing sectors.

Our customers rely on us to provide the precision components that are required for the operation at the atomic scale. We enable innovation by bringing our expertise in vacuum science, ultrapure and ultra-hygienic materials fabrication, and ceramic-to-metal sealing along with our design and manufacturing partnerships- all to enable science to change the world for the better.

MDC provides a wide range of competitive rewards and benefits to promote health, well-being, and financial security for our employees and their families including:

• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, and wellness plans
• Insurance Protection – Life and disability insurance are available for additional security and peace of mind
• Financial & Savings – Competitive compensation, performance bonuses flexible spending accounts (FSA) and comprehensive 401K retirement plans to compensate our employees for their contributions help them plan, invest and build financial security
• Paid Holidays & Vacations, Flexible Schedules – Paid time-off and flexible schedules to help our people relax, recharge and achieve work-life balance
• Employee Recognition Programs – Recognition and rewards for our valued team’s hard work, celebrations of professional and personal achievements and milestones

 Job Description 

This position ensures production machines and equipment are safe and functional on the manufacturing floor to the highest standards to assure maximum machine availability to exceed customers’ needs for a quality product delivered on time and on budget.

• Follows safety standards.
• Observe, record, and report unsafe working conditions.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by minimizing machine downtime, and execution of scheduled and preventative maintenance. Manual and CNC machines including Mills Lathes, welding equipment, motors, pneumatic equipment, and machine control systems following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hand and power tools, forklifts, scissor lift hoists.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop techniques and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; requesting orders from the Facility Manager and verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Follow orders and complete work assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three to five years of responsible experience in mechanical equipment and electrical systems, and building systems maintenance and repair; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid California Driver's License.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Forklift experience is preferred; required certification will be provided by the employer. 
• Must have above average understanding of mechanical equipment and electrical systems.
• Above average understanding of building systems including but not limited to: HVAC, plumbing, and building construction and repair.
• Has Technical Zeal, and deals with uncertainty and changing job requirements.
• Ability to repair basic electrical systems such as switches, lighting ballasts and lamps.
• Good people and team skills.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to push/pull – climb ladders and stairs.
• Must be well organized and learn quickly.
• Must have own rollaway tool cabinet with basic maintenance tools.
• Must be able to work overtime, including weekends and on short notice as directed.
• Good skills in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret miscellaneous drawings and schematics.

Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.