Maintenance/Engineering - Facilities Repair & Maintenance Technician II

Gildan•Martinsville, VA

47d

About The Position

The Facilities Repair & Maintenance Technician II maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs facility and production assets using operating manuals, drawings, manufacturers’ specifications, and applicable building and electrical codes. The role supports safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operation, verifies assigned assets and areas are maintained to management guidelines, completes preventive maintenance, and records data for maintenance and analysis reports. The technician works on conveyors, Automatic Storage and Retrieval cranes, automatic sorters, and general functions of the Fire Safety Monitoring System. The role also includes facility repairs, equipment upkeep, vehicle and lift-truck support, office furniture work, and snow and ice removal. The technician is expected to work safely, follow instructions, communicate effectively, work independently with little direction, and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Basic PC skills.
Ability to adhere to safety guidelines and procedures.
Ability to work independently with little direction.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to lift heavy objects.
Team-oriented.

Nice To Haves

College degree or certifications in maintenance-related fields preferred.
Relevant maintenance experience preferred but not required.
One to two years of experience in an industrial maintenance field preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with basic hand tools required.
Knowledge and experience in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical trades preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair assets using operation manuals, drawings, manufacturers’ specifications, and applicable building and electrical codes.
Support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of machinery and equipment, including clearing faults, jams, and crashes.
Maintain assigned assets or areas according to management guidelines; perform routine checks and scheduled audits to verify preventive maintenance and associated work orders are complete.
Log data for required reports related to analysis, errors, and maintenance activities.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair conveyors, including replacing bearings, chains, sprockets, motors, reducers, wheels, and photosensors.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Automatic Storage and Retrieval cranes, including replacing bearings, chains, sprockets, motors, reducers, wheels, and photosensors.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the automatic sorter, including replacing bearings, trays, tilt elements, and carriage components.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair general functions of the Fire Safety Monitoring System, including system tests and reports, pump and generator maintenance, and replacement of riser valves and sprinkler heads.
Complete all assigned preventive maintenance.
Develop the understanding of Dematic EMS software and WonderWare needed to safely and effectively operate, maintain, and repair VSC equipment.
Install, perform preventive maintenance on, and repair dock doors, locks, levelers, chocks, and lights.
Install, perform preventive maintenance on, and repair facility lights, fixtures, and ballasts.
Install, perform preventive maintenance on, and repair facility plumbing, including sinks, toilets, faucets, ice machines, and garbage disposals.
Install, perform preventive maintenance on, and repair plant equipment such as bailers, cardboard conveyors, heat seal machines, tape machines, staplers, and pallet jacks.
Safely use and maintain facility and Maintenance Department vehicles and equipment, including pickup trucks, dump trucks, tractors, loaders, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and forklifts.
Assist with the VSC Lift Truck and Battery program, including general lift vehicle maintenance, towing disabled or stuck vehicles, changing and watering batteries, and maintaining battery-changing equipment.
Assemble, repair, or relocate office furniture and equipment.
Remove snow and ice around the plant and perform preventive maintenance and repairs on snow-removal equipment.
Perform work functions as directed by the supervisor in a safe and reasonable manner.