Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance

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Title of role: Facilities Maintenance

Background & Purpose of the Job: Unilever Jonesboro provides a holistic and hygienic choice of personal care brands that benefit the mind, body, and health of consumers while minimizing environmental footprints and promoting the individual growth of our people.  Our "mission of wellbeing" is quickly becoming the new status symbol for health and beauty. 

This position is responsible for ensuring that all efforts are made to achieve zero equipment break-downs by using skills and experience. Also, to ensure all critical spare parts are stocked and maintained in Storeroom.  Work with Maintenance Planner to ensure equipment reliability. 

Location of the job: Jonesboro, AR

Base Pay: $33.75 per hour during evaluation period. Upon successful completion of evaluation period, the pay rate increases to $34.78, with an additional $1.90 shift differential for the PM shift assignments, paid weekly

Shift: 6:00pm- 6:15am, 2/2/3 shift schedule pattern

Overall Benefits & Perks (non-union)

Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately | 401K | Profit Sharing | Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Monthly Bonus Payouts | Uniforms and PPE provided| Career Advancement Opportunities*

Additional Perks for the “Jonesboro” location

• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses subsidy
• Onsite Company store with opportunity for friends/family to shop
• Subsidy for Uniform shirts- Employee picks style (dri-fit material, long or short sleeves, polo shirts, etc.)
• Company dinners and fun engagement activities periodically
• Free fresh popcorn
• Free coffee

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain RO water system, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, boilers, fire alarm system, and wastewater systems.
• Maintain responsibility for all facility maintenance including HVAC equipment, plumbing and minor electrical repairs.
• Complete all required AM/PM tasks and regularly interact and work with maintenance technicians on maintenance repair, PM’s, and continuous improvements.   
• Maintain and problem-solve conveyor systems and wrappers, repair plumbing such as sinks, toilets, and more. Repair roof leaks and ceiling tile damage
• Maintaining the critical equipment such boilers, RO water system, air compressors, chillers, and HVACs.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• High School Diploma required. 
• 2-year electro/mechanical degree or certificate from college or trade school required, and either have Boiler license or able to obtain
• 4-7 years of mechanical experience is preferred, minimum acceptable is a technical or mechanical aptitude and previous experience in the packaging industry or from previous mechanical background working on equipment.
• Experience with RO water systems, boilers, air compressors, and chillers.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, knowledge of basic principles of Automated Equipment, ability to utilize analytical capabilities and demonstrate proper use of tools. 
• Ability to troubleshoot and correct equipment malfunctions, improve packaging and process efficiencies, and Millwright orientated.  Knowledge of bearing gears, sprockets, chains, bushings couplings, shafts, seals, gaskets, and packing.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.  Knowledge of motor controls, ladder diagrams, and variable frequency drives.  Ability to provide basic low and high voltage knowledge.  Ability to demonstrate a logical troubleshooting process and knowledge of PLC's.  Knowledge of AC/DC wiring practices.

What You’ll Love About his job:

• Working as a team member, coaching/training others, and supporting production
• Great work life balance environment
• Awesome benefits and onsite company store
• Contribution on the team helps obtain a quarterly bonus

Why work for Unilever |  Culture for Growth | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Strategy | Unilever | Unilever Global Website |

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, physical and background check.

*Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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