Facility Mechanic II

About the role

This role performs general to intermediate facility repairs and cosmetic improvements to plant facilities, along with routine mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance (PM) tasks. The position is situated at the cross-section of Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, at the heart of a booming biotech hub surrounded by top universities, vibrant communities, and various outdoor opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform general to intermediate facility repairs including: paint, drywall, walls, floors, surfaces, windows, caulking, weatherproofing, shelving, roofs, locks and keys, doors, and hardware
• Support Facilities Engineering with design, installation, fabrication, and demolition of new or remodeled plant, facility, laboratory, and administrative work areas
• Work with general hand and power tools associated with building trades
• Operate heavy equipment including forklifts, backhoes, and box trucks
• Read and understand general floor plans, diagrams, and blueprints
• Perform basic facility preventative maintenance as needed
• Provide support to Facilities Department to maintain critical schedules for equipment, plant, and utility availability
• Use equipment manuals and drawings to troubleshoot problems
• Locate spare parts as necessary
• Recommend upgrades or replacements to existing materials, hardware, components, adhesives, compounds, paints, etc.
• Escort vendors and contractors providing facility service calls (fire extinguishers, pest control, elevators, etc.)
• Document all work on work orders
• Be familiar with the location and basic function of the facility
• Support plant operations during off-hours if needed
• Adhere to plant gowning requirements and equipment transfer procedures during routine cosmetic and general maintenance repairs, maintaining a clean process environment as required
• Support cGMP standards as required
• Support facility property movement and equipment relocation
• Adhere to all safety requirements and follow safe procedures, immediately notifying management or Safety when unsafe conditions or potential hazards are found; attend all required safety and health training, including handling hazardous waste when necessary

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 5+ years of industrial or mechanical experience, or equivalent

Physical Demands

• Essential physical abilities include: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• May perform work categorized as "heavy work" (exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly) or "very heavy work" (exerting in excess of 100 pounds occasionally, over 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds constantly)
• May work nights, weekends, or be on call as necessary as a regular part of this job
• May be expected to wear a respirator when necessary

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with the option of a Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Industry leading 401(k) savings plan
• Insurance coverage
• Employee assistance programs
• Various wellness incentives
• Paid vacation time, sick time, and company holidays