Facilities Maintenance Technician

ConMet is hiring a facilities maintenance technician.
Are you a mechanically oriented person who likes to build and repair things and seeking a technical hands-on role? Would you like to work in a world class technical center where you can support research and development of new products through creative solutions? Position Details The Facilities Maintenance Technician is a mechanically skilled hands-on role, responsible for assembling, building, maintaining and repairing much of the equipment at our Technical Center.
This position is part of the Technical Center which requires much of the research, development and validation of new products for the transportation industry through creative solutions.
This position is based in Vancouver, Washington at the ConMet Technical Center, which provides design verification and product validation support for our three core product lines: wheel ends, plastics, and castings, as well as our new product lines.
Our team of engineers and technicians operate over 70 specialized pieces of test equipment and are continuously developing innovative new capabilities to provide our customers with cutting edge products that provide value without sacrificing performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support new equipment installations with hands-on work as well as vendor coordination.
Coordinate with outside vendors for facility installations and repairs.
Perform ongoing preventive maintenance and repair work on facility mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other installed equipment.
Diagnosis and repair of electrical equipment (solenoids, lights, motors, etc.
) Troubleshooting of specialty in-house equipment Follow proper maintenance procedures on specialized HVAC and chiller equipment Perform and document routine facilities and equipment inspections.
Maintains inventory of consumable facility components.
Repair plumbing, piping, fixtures, and related mechanical devices.
Repairs and modifications to potable and non-potable water systems, wastewater systems and hot water systems.
Design and build basic brackets and equipment fixturing General maintenance functions Assist technicians in keeping test equipment running.
Core hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Qualifications Motivated, self-starter with good communication skills 5-10 years of hands-on technical labor or mechanical assembly or mechanical repair work.
Basic knowledge of hand tools, power equipment, fabrication, and machine shop skills.
Preferred: Formal technical apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
Preferred: Two or more years of test and measurement experience in the manufacturing/product arena.
Ability to lift and maneuver 50 lbs.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with contractors.
Who Is ConMet? ConMet is a leading global manufacturer of wheel hub assemblies, interior and exterior plastics, and aluminum casting components for the commercial vehicle industry.
With innovative products, such as PreSet Plus® SmartHub, and PreSet Plus® Electric Hub, ConMet is the undisputed leader in the development of lightweight, high-performance products for the heavy-duty truck and trailer industry.
ConMet is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, U.
S.
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, with 14 additional locations throughout North America and China.
While ConMet is an ISO 9001, ISO 9002 and TS 16949 Certified Manufacturer, they are also recognized as a quality supplier, having earned more than thirty awards and recognitions for excellence.
Diversity & Inclusion Pledge At ConMet, differences are not ignored, but celebrated.
Our goal is to encourage a deeper knowing of our people, pulling out knowledge and experiences to ignite creativity.
We are committed to achieving workplace equity by intentionally creating a work environment where all people are respected, accepted, and have a sense of belonging.
Because people are what drive our success, ConMet’s Diversity and Inclusion program empowers all employees to embrace their individuality and share their abilities to further our innovations, thus improving the lives of our employees and customers, and strengthening our position as a leader in our market.
Salaried NON-EXEMPT Compensation & Benefits Salary range Entire hourly rate range ($28 - $40) placement based on qualifications and professional experience.
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection.
Vacation weekly accruals based on years of service.
Paid sick leave.
Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
ConMet’s retirement package: Participation (100% company paid) in the ConMet/Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
10% extra on top of your annual compensation.
Contributions made into your ESOP account, no EE contribution.
401k match – 100% of first 4% Ten paid holidays per year Wellness reimbursement ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”).
Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value.
Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential.
The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history.
The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.