Facilities Technician II

Making complexity accessible

Mikron Automation is your worldwide partner for advanced automation solutions. At Mikron we are committed to delivering the best assembly systems and all needed services throughout your product’s entire life cycle. With our extensive engineering know-how, complex process expertise, scalable platforms, and lifelong support we are driving lasting success for your business.

Your main tasks

The Facilities Technician II supports and maintains the Mikron Facility to uphold high-quality standards for performance manufacturing. The Facilities Department collaborates with internal departments and external suppliers to maintain the facility effectively and efficiently. This role is multifaceted, involving routine maintenance and troubleshooting complex system issues to ensure the facility remains in optimal condition.

Duties and Responsibilities

Preventative and Routine Maintenance:

• Execute all necessary preventative and routine maintenance tasks on a consistent, scheduled basis.
• Verify that all facility maintenance is performed correctly and on schedule, supporting the Facilities Technician team and Supervisor.

System and Equipment Maintenance:

• Maintain electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, alarm systems, automatic doors, EV charging stations, and overall company fixtures and equipment.
• Perform indoor and outdoor building repairs and general maintenance.

Grounds Keeping and Landscaping:

• Conduct all grounds keeping and landscaping tasks, including snow removal, de-icing, lawn and landscape services, sprinkler system maintenance, and parking lot upkeep.

Facility Upkeep:

• Manage trash collection, facility cleaning, and stocking of supplies.
• Oversee pest control and fire suppression systems.

Shipping and Heavy Equipment Operations:

• Construct shipping crates, pack equipment for shipment, and photograph shipments before departure.
• Operate heavy equipment such as scissor lifts and forklifts.

Pneumatic Connections and Small Repairs:

• Establish pneumatic connections to equipment as needed.
• Perform small facility repairs, including drywall installation, patching, and painting.

Warehouse Maintenance:

• Maintain, clean, and organize common areas of the warehouse.
• Keep maintenance and safety logs for machinery.

Communication and Improvement:

• Review and respond to Mikron Facilities Ticket system and email requests.
• Identify and recommend improvements related to safety, department efficiency, or cost control to the supervisor.

Support Roles:

• Assist the GM and Executive Assistant to the GM with assigned activities.
• Support the Safety Department and Logistics team with assigned tasks.
• Aid the Supervisor or Department Manager with projects or vendor oversight as assigned.

Company Offered Benefits

• PTO
• 10 paid holidays (1 floating)
• Pet Insurance
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance & AD&D
• FSA, HSA
• Employee assistance program
• 401k with matching up to 5%, immediately vested
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Professional growth opportunities

If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you!

*Applications for this role will be accepted through 1/2/2025*

Requirements

Employment Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Professional & Technical Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant, hands-on experience.
• Trade certification or diploma, or building maintenance experience preferred.

Other Job-Related Experience or Requirements:

• Assist with loading and offloading heavy equipment as needed, in conjunction with the Shipping & Receiving team.
• Help maintain and organize conference rooms as necessary.
• Move supplies from the warehouse to the main office for the front desk as requested (e.g., moving pallets of water or reams/boxes of printer paper).
• Stock and replenish consumables for facilities as needed, including toilet paper, paper towels, air fresheners, and hand soap for restrooms.
• Install, service, and maintain company equipment such as water machines, ice machines, coffee machines, and bathroom towel and soap dispensers.
• Hang pictures, window coverings, or window film, and assist with keying and replacing door handles and fixtures.
• Dispose of and/or recycle material pallets in support of the Facilities Supervisor.
• Perform janitorial services as required to support the janitorial contractor and maintain general cleanliness on property grounds.
• General mechanical experience and knowledge.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Well-organized and respectful of reporting deadlines.
• Strong ability to track and maintain open task lists, adhering to budgetary requirements.
• Ability to self-report project status on activities as assigned to the supervisor or impacted department.
• Ability to communicate in an open, clear, precise, and effective manner with customers, peers, and management.
• Team player, able to develop and maintain excellent, professional, productive relationships with internal personnel at all levels and customers.
• Adaptable to change.
• Effectively address simultaneous diverse responsibilities.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively with customers, peers, colleagues of differing technical backgrounds, and all levels of management.
• Positive attitude, demonstrating initiative, drive, and passion for the work.
• Respect for diversity: excellent intercultural communication skills, openness, and respect towards others.
• Target and result-oriented: driven to complete goals to meet schedules.
• Self-motivated: demonstrate the desire to actively find the best practical solution.
• Seek professional resolution to interpersonal conflicts and report concerns when unable to resolve or mitigate issues.
• Sound judgment: focus effort on prudent solutions and proper prioritization of tasks.
• Eager to learn and develop skills related to the role and responsibilities, then demonstrate practical application of knowledge.
• Honest, presenting the facts in an unbiased manner.
• Highly responsive and service-minded, while balancing the need to stay on task and achieve goals.
• Motivate colleagues toward the successful completion of department and project goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous forklift certifications required.
• Forklift and scissor lift operation experience required.
• Previous demonstrated work experience showing mechanical aptitude.

Special Skills Required:

• Experience in construction, electrical, welding, metal fabrication, and pneumatic systems is a plus.
• Basic understanding of high-pressure pneumatic systems.
• Handyman skills, such as the use of hand and power tools, painting, plumbing, electrical, and general repair.
• Forklift certification preferred; minimum 1-year previous knowledge and experience in forklift operation required.

Company Responsibilities:

• Maintain a customer focus when performing work and communicating with both internal and external customers.
• Strive for personal growth by taking responsibility to learn and grow while helping the department adapt and grow, maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
• Maintain customer confidentiality.
• Value teamwork and collaboration.
• Demonstrate leadership.
• Strengthen accountability.
• Build effective teams.
• Motivate and develop others.
• Manage conflict.
• Lead with ethics.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Eligible to travel, with advanced notice, to assist with project installation or for training purposes.
• Flexible with the ability to remain highly organized while addressing diverse responsibilities and maintaining workload.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to noise and vibration.
• Possible exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Working in a clean room environment.

If you are interested what you have read and want to join our team, we would be keen to hear from you!