Facilities Technician 1

Unilever•Raeford, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Unilever – Raeford, we believe in developing talent and leading through our autonomous ways of working. As one team, we will achieve endless possibilities! The Raeford facility is a world-class personal care manufacturing site, utilizing digital tools to be a lighthouse factory globally. As a Facilities Maintenance Technician oversee site including plumbing repairs, piping and pump rebuilding and replacement, light fabrication, general construction, and other site upkeep during the overnight 12-hour shift.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge in at least five (5) of the following areas, with a working understanding of all areas: Plumbing, Chilled Water & HVAC, Fabrication and Welding, Pneumatics, Heat Transference Equipment, Boiler and Steam System, Vacuum Systems, Waste Water Treatment Plant Operations, Pump Rebuilding, General Construction, Fire System, Compounding/Batching Operations.
Ability to interpret a P&ID.
Ability to clean and repair positive displacement, centrifugal, and other large industrial pumps using rebuild kits.
Knowledge of common construction tactics to ensure structurally-sound workmanship, including types of bracing, material selection, etc.
Experience with maintaining industrial fire suppression systems.
Understanding of powder delivery system, tank heating operations, and compounding materials.
Schedule flexibility is required as some projects can only be performed while the building is shut down, weekend work and occasional Holiday work is required.

Nice To Haves

Formal technical training certification/degree are strongly preferred (i.e. Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance).
Former experience in processing/compounding or as a plant mechanic is desired.
Electrical qualification (up to 600V, NFPA 70E Certification) is preferred.
Certification in welding, milling, lathes, and grinders.
Stainless steel and pipe welding are highly desired.
Safety immunizations desired for Waste Water Treatment Plant Operations.

Responsibilities

Oversee site including plumbing repairs, piping and pump rebuilding and replacement, light fabrication, general construction, and other site upkeep during the overnight 12-hour shift.
Diagnose and correct common plumbing issues, such as snaking clogged drains, replacing commercial high-pressure toilets, automated faucets, etc.
Troubleshoot and maintain industrial air compressors, diagnose and repair air leaks, replace pressurized air piping, and a strong knowledge of actuators, pneumatic valves, and cylinders.
Troubleshoot heat exchangers and understand principles of heat transference to determine safe, optimal points for tank heating operations.
Perform routine maintenance of boilers including blowdowns daily.
Diagnose and repair loss of vacuum pressure in the plant powder delivery vacuum system.
Assist in troubleshooting mechanical deficiencies throughout the site, including dock doors, the fire suppression system, and compounding.
Perform other miscellaneous tasks as assigned to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Raeford campus.
Participate and actively drive ideas for safety and reliability improvements in the Raeford facility.
Partner with key industrial contractors and maintenance planners to ensure timely work completion.
Assist in critical facilities maintenance repairs to support the operational efficiency of the Raeford facility.
Organize needed parts and staffing for critical maintenance projects.
Assist in performing and documenting maintenance PM and TBM initiatives.
Responsible for following GXP. This includes but is not limited to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Labor Practice (GLP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).