Industrial Maintenance Facilities Technician

About the role

The Industrial Maintenance Facilities Technician supports the safe and efficient operation of U.S. Waffle Company's Liberty, SC facility. Key responsibilities include maintaining critical building systems, ensuring compliance with safety and food quality standards, and minimizing downtime through proactive maintenance and timely repairs.

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with all company safety and food safety policies and procedures.
• Report all physical safety concerns / issues to Facilities Manager and EHS Coordinator.
• Report all food safety concerns / issues to Facilities Manager and QA department.
• Execute preventive maintenance program as per schedule for all facility systems and equipment.
• Conduct diagnostic checks, troubleshooting, and repair for facility systems including electrical, fire, security, HVAC, water treatment, compressed air, and refrigeration (including ammonia).
• Perform general building and grounds maintenance.
• Monitor facility systems to track operational readings, responding to alerts and deviations from standard operational conditions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, service records, inspection checklists, regulatory documents, and hot work permits.
• Document all work activities in CMMS.

Requirements

• Educational requirements: High School Diploma or GED required. Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Refrigeration, or Ammonia certifications are highly preferred.
• Experience: 2-3 years experience in an industrial maintenance role, preferably within the food, medical, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Technical skills: Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical operations; ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance on facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, electrical); knowledge of MS Office, ERP, and CMMS software.
• Physical and safety requirements: Must be able to lift, carry, and push up to 50 lbs. without assistance; ability to work in variable environmental conditions; understanding of OSHA guidelines and regulations; understanding of FSQA practices and GMP; knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime and varied shifts.
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools.

Skills

• Hands-on technical expertise.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining a high-performance, safety-focused environment.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

Details on shift schedule are not provided in the job posting.