Maintenance Facilities Technician

Magna International•St. Clair, MI

About The Position

The Maintenance Facilities Technician maintains facility equipment, including compressors, chillers, HVAC units, and exhaust and supply fans. Reporting directly to the Facilities Supervisor, the technician supports the regular operation of the department and communicates progress and results toward divisional goals. The role coordinates preventive maintenance with technical and production planning teams, supports equipment repairs and installations, monitors maintenance schedules and performance indicators, and helps production teams resolve equipment and quality issues. The technician works with other departments, employees, contractors, and suppliers to meet operational targets and ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with plant policies. The role contributes to new-project quotations, equipment design or redesign, APQP, department planning, continuous improvement, waste reduction, and team development. It also supports compliance with company policies, applicable laws, quality and environmental programs, and health and safety requirements. The position requires HVAC and mechanical systems knowledge, familiarity with building codes and structural specifications, and experience in industrial electrical work and facilities or building maintenance. Technical training in HVAC, NFPA 70E, and ICM is listed. Physical demands include prolonged standing, walking stairs, occasional lifting, and occasional stooping and bending. Tools and equipment include power and hand tools, aerial lifts, forklifts or tuggers, computers, and various software.

Requirements

HVAC knowledge; experience with Trane and AAON is preferred.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a variable workload.
Strong organizational, time management, planning, written communication, computer, and verbal communication skills.
Mature judgment, leadership, attention to detail, listening, communication, and presentation skills.
Excellent math skills and the ability to apply them to costs and data analysis.
Ability to work flexible hours to meet customer requirements.
Ability to interact effectively with other team members.
Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Sound knowledge and understanding of building codes, particularly structural specifications.
Demonstrated experience and understanding of mechanical equipment and the operating principles of mechanical components and systems.
Technical training in HVAC, NFPA 70E, and ICM.
At least 2 years of Industrial Electrician experience.
At least 2 years of Facilities/Building Maintenance experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Trane and AAON HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain facility equipment, including compressors, chillers, HVAC units, and exhaust and supply fans.
Communicate and report department progress and results toward divisional goals and support regular department operations.
Coordinate effectively with engineering, quality assurance, production, HR, material control, and other departments to achieve targets.
Use manpower and equipment effectively to meet or exceed expected utilization results.
Coordinate preventive maintenance with the maintenance technical group and production planning.
Order materials for equipment repair, modification, installation, and maintenance in accordance with the purchasing policy.
Participate in quotations and follow up on matters related to new projects.
Assign qualified tradespeople and follow up on interdepartmental requests.
Direct and oversee contractors to ensure they follow plant policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate information in the maintenance program or database and use it to identify proactive actions.
Support daily preventive maintenance assignments, follow up, and monitor the preventive maintenance schedule.
Monitor scoreboards, support production team members, and respond to Andon calls as required by the escalation process.
Address quality issues in the area of responsibility through effective root cause analysis.
Assist other maintenance personnel with repair, modification, and installation work when required.
Participate in the design or redesign of new or used equipment and in the APQP process for new products.
Monitor and share KPI results with employees to support continuous improvement.
Work with production employees to reduce waste and achieve company objectives.
Participate in developing the department action plan and lead the team toward strategic goals and continuous improvement objectives aligned with the business plan.
Promote and recommend improvements involving the environment, people, processes, and equipment.
Help develop procedures and methods that improve safety, quality, timing, cost, and motivation.
Make decisions within the scope of the role in the best interests of the department, MSSC, and Cosma/Magna.
Maintain confidentiality regarding business and employee relations.
Participate in department meetings and communicate safety, quality, timing, cost, and motivation information.
Participate in manpower planning and overtime scheduling, and assist with capacity planning.
Support fair handling of employee relations issues and participate in the Open-Door Resolution Process.
Build effective teams and foster teamwork within the area.
Investigate non-conformance with company policies, procedures, rules, or regulations and apply appropriate corrective action.
Ensure suppliers perform work safely in applicable work areas.
Follow and model company operational procedures, policies, employee standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Comply with relevant quality, environmental, health, and safety programs, including applicable OSHA requirements.
Keep the work area clean and organized and perform other duties as required.