Facility Mechanic

Description

FMI is a rapidly growing manufacturer of OTC, personal care, home care, and fragrance products located adjacent to the LVI airport. Our growth has been unprecedented, and we have an immediate need to find true people and process leaders. 

FMI's purpose is to "Inspire Full Potential." Ingrained in our DNA are strong Core Values which define who we are as a company and what we are unwaveringly looking for in employees.

• We are the customer's eyes.
• We are respectful, encouraging, and helpful.
• We are relentless and thoughtful to find the solution.
• We always do right- even when it's hard.
• We own it!
• We are "ALL IN".

Summary/objective  As a reflection of our current growth, we have several openings on our team for experienced Facility Mechanic for  1st shift.  

Candidates should have at least 3 years of Facility Maintenance experience with specific responsibilities for maintaining a mid-size manufacturing and warehouse facility. Familiarity and/or experience in the following areas is preferred:

• Boilers
• Chillers
• Electrical panels, wiring & VFD’s
• Fork truck and scissor lift operation
• HVAC systems
• Fire suppression systems
• Natural Gas
• Roofing
• Warehouse racking
• Lighting
• General Construction
• Ability to manage outside vendors

Mechanics report to the Maintenance Manager and work with their teams to ensure the facility is clean, operational, take the lead on projects and  be part of Focused Improvement Team efforts as part of FMI Continuous Improvement Culture. 

Some weekend and overtime work will be required. Mechanics will drive preventative and predictive maintenance; and assist the maintenance team in the troubleshooting and resolving equipment problems; assist in the control of downtime by informing production personnel of maintenance; maintain equipment, parts, and supplies, placing and expediting orders and verifying receipt; and maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with all procedures, rules, and PPE.

Core Competencies 

• Critical thinking skills
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Sense of ownership and urgency.
• Adaptive and flexible with changing priorities.
• Able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Work well individually and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Positive, "Can Do"  attitude.
• High initiative and desire to succeed.
• Thoughtful and respectful communication skills.
• Strong, active-listening skills.
• PLC knowledge is a plus.

Work environment/Physical demands This is a service and support role, and critical to FMI daily and long-term operations. It will sometimes require weekend support, frequent climbing of stairs and platforms, and physical demands of repairing and rebuilding equipment.  

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

H1-B sponsorship is not available for this position.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

FMI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice upon request.

FMI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.