Industrial Facilities Maintenance Technician- Central Utilities

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world. Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services. Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds. Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world! Primary Objective: We are looking for a Facilities Maintenance Technician- Central Utilities, to join the team in Austin.

Requirements

a relevant completed vocational/professional training of at least 3 years
8+ years of manufacturing or operations experience, boiler repairs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, mechanical aptitude, minor electrical and controls proficiency
HVAC: EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in AutoCAD
Electrical proficiency

Responsibilities

Operations expert for cooling systems (chillers, glycol chillers, cooling towers, process cooling water, water treatment). Ability to remove and charge refrigerants for chiller systems.
Operations expert for HVAC systems (FTU’s, make-up air handler units, air flow patterns, cleanroom filters, DX units)
Clear understanding of requirements behind sustaining a cleanroom (characterization, instrumentation, filters, and general materials)
Operations expert for hot water systems (boilers), compressed air system, process vacuum. Ability to work on boilers and make repairs.
Operations expert for scrubbing systems and general exhaust
Responsible for operating and maintaining equipment and alarm response.
Mechanical inclination and ability to make or assist with repairs
Ability to obtain bids, issue purchase reqs, and schedule and coordinate necessary work with contractors as needed.
Maintain inventory and spare parts
Responsible for reviewing and ensuring preventative maintenance are completed to spec and to planned schedule. Responsible for system upkeep and implementing or modify PM’s accordingly.
Active lead in department operations and SPC meetings
SPC monitoring in accordance with facilities specs
Support root cause analysis on incidents
Work within defined technical processes and procedures
Initiate and drive continuous improvements, strive for impact
Ability to adapt and move quickly to accomplish goals
Uphold area upkeep and 5S principles
Adhere to environmental health and safety policies
Ability to complete job hazard assessments alongside contractors and internal teams
Collaborate cross-departmentally, escalate as required
Clear and effective communication
Maintenance and creation of standard operating procedures
Detail-oriented record keeping and reporting
Ability to take care of tasks as required to maintain a facility
Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack