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Job Description
As posted by the hiring company
Job Overview:
Job Title: Facility Support Technician
Reports to: Department Supervisor at specific Business Unit
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Schedule: Monday - Friday (5:30am-1:30am), and overtime as needed.
- Production Operator duties to follow
Summary of duties and responsibilities:
- The Facilities Support Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and professional manufacturing environment throughout the facility. This position supports plant operations through floor cleaning, painting, housekeeping, facility upkeep, 6S activities, and continuous improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Facility Cleaning & Floor Maintenance
- Operate floor scrubbers safely and efficiently throughout production and support areas.
- Maintain clean floors, aisles, walkways, and work areas.
- Remove debris, metal scrap, lubricant buildup, and other contaminants.
- Perform hand cleaning in areas inaccessible to floor scrubbing equipment.
- Support departments with cleaning activities during downtime or scheduled maintenance.
Painting & Visual Workplace Maintenance
- Paint walls, guardrails, equipment, floors, safety markings, and designated areas.
- Maintain pedestrian walkways, forklift lanes, safety zones, and visual management markings.
- Prepare surfaces through cleaning, scraping, sanding, masking, and minor repairs.
- Assist with floor coating and facility appearance improvement projects.
- Maintain painting supplies and ensure proper storage and handling of materials.
General Facilities Maintenance
- Conduct routine inspections of the facility to identify maintenance, housekeeping, and safety concerns.
- Replace signs, labels, floor markings, and visual management materials as needed.
- Assist with minor facility repairs and improvement projects.
- Support equipment moves, storage area organization, and layout changes.
- Remove obsolete materials, equipment, and waste from facility areas.
Housekeeping & 6S
- Support plant-wide 6S initiatives and housekeeping standards.
- Assist departments in maintaining organized and clearly marked work areas.
- Participate in 6S audits and corrective action activities.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement related to cleanliness, organization, and safety.
Preventive Maintenance
- Perform daily and weekly maintenance on floor scrubbing equipment.
- Inspect equipment for wear, leaks, or operational issues.
- Coordinate repairs with Maintenance as necessary.
- Maintain cleaning and painting equipment in good working condition.
Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Follow all plant safety policies and procedures.
- Properly handle and store cleaning chemicals, paints, and related materials.
- Utilize appropriate PPE for assigned tasks.
Performance Indicators
- Plant floors, walls, and facility areas remain clean and presentable.
- Floor markings and painted surfaces are maintained and clearly visible.
- Housekeeping and 6S standards are consistently met.
- Facility improvement projects are completed on schedule.
- Cleaning and maintenance equipment remain operational with minimal downtime.
- Safety and housekeeping concerns are identified and addressed promptly.
Qualifications
- Prior experience operating floor scrubbers or industrial cleaning equipment preferred.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform minor maintenance.
- Ability to mix and handle cleaning chemicals safely.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, and stand for long periods.
- Must be safety-conscious and reliable.
Physical environment/work conditions:
- Manipulate small to medium sized objects, materials or tools on a routine basis
- Move light to moderately heavy objects continuously
- Apply a specific level of strength to move an object
- Use arms/legs continually and repeatedly over an extended period of time
- Exposure to water, cleaning agents, lubricants, and general manufacturing noise
- Move at a moderate to fast pace across specified terrain for extended periods of time
- Adjust body position while performing tasks
