Mechanical Technician II

What You Will Do

• Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of chemical and electrochemical systems ranging from R&D to pilot scales
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Help develop and document appropriate preventative maintenance and calibration procedures
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to equipment and systems, including pump and valve rebuilds, cleaning, tube and pipe replacements
• Perform routine calibrations and checks on various instruments measuring parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates
• Contribute to the construction of new test systems and supporting infrastructure
• Maintain inventory and the systems plumbing shop area to our 6S standards
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and outside agencies as needed
• Read, understand, and comply with all workplace health and safety policies, safe work practices, and company policies and procedures
• Perform facilities or building-related work requests when needed
• This might include light plumbing issues, light HVAC, furniture assembly, installation of office equipment, whiteboards, and other typical facilities/building maintenance activities
• Ensure the facility is in a safe condition
• This may include wall damage, snow shoveling, ceiling tile replacements, exterior trash pick-up, etc.
• Emergency response may be required in the case of flood, fire, or weather recovery to get the building secure
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

What We Need You To Bring To The Team

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of industry experience working as a technician or operator in a chemical, manufacturing, R&D environment or related (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects)
• A strong understanding of fluid flow processes and associated equipment
• Experience working with and troubleshooting fluid flow equipment such as pumps, valves, filters, and instrumentation
• A strong commitment to laboratory safety and adherence to procedures
• A detail oriented mindset with a commitment to following procedures and carefully documenting data as required
• Organizational and time management skills
• Vocal and written communication skills
• Basic building maintenance skills
• A basic understanding of HVAC systems, boiler systems and chillers
• Experience with, or ability to quickly learn, Microsoft Office suite of programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint

What We Want You To Bring To The Team

• A technical certification or an associate’s degree in a related field
• 2+ years of industry experience working as a technician or operator in a chemical, manufacturing, or R&D environment (excludes internships, co-ops, and other school projects)
• Experience with basic troubleshooting of low-voltage power, signal, and electrical equipment
• Experience contributing to and developing preventative maintenance programs for industrial systems, equipment and building systems
• A basic construction and building/facility maintenance ability
• An ability to prioritize and execute, with a high level of detail, on daily tasks effectively with minimal supervision