Facilities Maintenance Tech

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing • Newton, NC

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About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Technician diagnoses problems involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, fluid-dynamic, and thermodynamic systems during daily operations. The role troubleshoots facility equipment needed to continue production and maintain a functional work environment. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining wastewater treatment and building HVAC systems; maintaining compressor and chilled-water systems; repairing and maintaining building electrical and plumbing systems; responding to emergency repair requests; and assisting with equipment relocation and installation. The technician follows Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) procedures, uses required safety guards and devices, follows authorized Lockout/Tagout procedures, and complies with the confined-space entry program. The role also promotes safety compliance, drives continuous improvement, performs other assigned maintenance duties, and communicates issues affecting Environment, Health, Safety, or Quality to the respective manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of experience as a Facilities Maintenance Technician.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive industry experience.
• Certifications in Industrial or Mechanical Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, fluid-dynamic, and thermodynamic systems in daily operations.
• Troubleshoot facility equipment necessary to continue production and maintain a functional work environment.
• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment and building HVAC systems.
• Maintain compressor systems and chilled-water systems.
• Repair and maintain building electrical and plumbing systems.
• Respond to emergency repair requests.
• Assist with equipment relocation and installation.
• Understand and comply with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) procedures.
• Understand and use all required safety guards and devices.
• Use proper Authorized Lockout/Tagout safety procedures.
• Comply with the confined-space entry program.
• Set an example in compliance and safety matters.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.
• Communicate issues affecting the Environment, Health, Safety, or Quality to the respective manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED