Facilities Technician 1

Facilities Maintenance Location of the job: Raeford, NC Shift Assignment: 12 hr (PM) 6:30 pm – 7:00 am Shift Pattern – 2/2/3 works a rotating schedule of 2 days on 3 days off, 3 days on 2 days off Pay Rate – $27.38 | Weekly pay period Overall Benefits: These are direct hires, full time position with a full benefits package (*Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, SHARE purchase, Tuition/Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves, Hourly Bonus payouts, etc.) Benefits are effective the first day of hire (where applicable) Employee Referral Bonus Program Onsite Company store for discounted product purchases Onsite cafeteria Uniforms and PPE provided by the company Career Advancement Opportunities Background & Purpose of the Job 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. Who You Are & What You’ll Do Demonstrated knowledge in at least five (5) the following areas, with a working understanding of all areas: Plumbing: Ability to diagnose and correct common plumbing issues, such as snaking clogged drains, replacing commercial high-pressure toilets, automated faucets, etc. Chilled Water & HVAC: Knowledge of industrial centrifugal chillers, chilled water systems, industrial air handlers, cooling towers; common HVAC troubleshooting skills such as condensate line repair, belt replacement, etc. Fabrication and Welding: Certification in welding, milling, lathes, and grinders. Stainless steel and pipe welding are highly desired. Pneumatics: Ability to 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. Ability to interpret a P&ID. Heat Transference Equipment: Troubleshoot heat exchangers and understand principles of heat transference to determine safe, optimal points for tank heating operations. Boiler and Steam System: Knowledge of industrial natural gas boilers, deaerator and surge tanks, steam traps, and an understanding of the associated safety risks. Routine maintenance of boilers including blowdowns are required daily. Vacuum Systems: Knowledge of plant powder delivery vacuum system and proven ability to diagnose and repair loss of vacuum pressure. Waste Water Treatment Plant Operations: Working knowledge of waste water treatment plant operations, including EQ, Daf, Sludge, ALAR, and how the Raeford facility impacts water quality. Safety immunizations desired; will be provided. Pump Rebuilding: Ability to clean and repair positive displacement, centrifugal, and other large industrial pumps using rebuild kits. General Construction: Knowledge of common construction tactics to ensure structurally-sound workmanship, including types of bracing, material selection, etc. Fire System: Experience with maintaining industrial fire suppression systems. Compounding/Batching Operations: Understanding of powder delivery system, tank heating operations, and compounding materials. Assisting in troubleshooting mechanical deficiencies throughout the site, including dock doors, the fire suppression system, and compounding. 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. As some projects can only be performed while the building is shut down, weekend work and occasional Holiday work is required; candidate must have schedule flexibility 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) What You’ll Need To Succeed High Scholl Diploma or GED equivalent 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. Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which will include drug screening, pre-employment physical and background check. *Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. ------------------------------------ At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do . We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee. Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com . Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. 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