Facilities Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

Eaton's ES GEIS BLD division is currently seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift at our Pinckneyville, IL facility! The core hours are Monday - Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Overtime may exceed these hours or be mandatory at times.

The hourly rate for this position is $28.07 - $35.09 per hour, based on experience, plus a $0.40 shift differential.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits effective day one of employment.
• Retirement benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you'll do:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility by performing preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems, grounds, utilities, manufacturing-support equipment, and related infrastructure. The position completes assigned work orders, documents maintenance activities, supports facility-improvement projects, and follows all applicable environmental, health, and safety requirements.

In this function, you will:
• Perform general facility maintenance and repair activities, including painting, drywall, plumbing, lighting, roofing, flooring, parking lots, and other building-related repairs.
• Maintain facility grounds, including snow and ice removal from sidewalks, entrances, fire exits, and other designated areas.
• Support facility housekeeping efforts and maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Perform facility-related projects and preventive maintenance activities as assigned.
• Assist in troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and facility support systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Assist with motor controls, starters, electrical components, and facility utility systems as qualified.
• Perform welding, fabrication, rigging, and metal repair work to maintain equipment and facility assets.
• Manage and maintain plant oil, fluid, recycling, and waste handling programs in accordance with environmental and company requirements.
• Support hazardous-waste handling and environmental compliance activities in accordance with assigned responsibilities, required training, and approved procedures.
• Monitor, maintain, and service graphite tanks, scale hoppers, and related process support systems.
• Assist with hazardous waste handling and environmental compliance activities as required.
• Operate powered industrial trucks, cranes, hoists, and related equipment when trained, qualified, and authorized by the company.
• Perform rigging and lifting operations in accordance with established safety requirements.
• Support plant-wide maintenance projects, equipment installations, shutdown activities, and capital improvement projects.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to complete work orders, document repairs, record maintenance activities, and provide feedback.
• Complete requisitions and facilitate procurement of maintenance parts, materials, and supplies.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, reliability, efficiency, and productivity.
• Support troubleshooting teams and root cause investigations to resolve manufacturing and facility-related issues.
• Comply with all Eaton Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Follow all applicable OSHA, environmental, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, and machine safety requirements.
• Participate in required training and maintain certifications necessary for assigned duties.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and effective communication with employees, contractors, and management.

Key Technical Knowledge

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• Electrical Systems
• Mechanical Systems
• Hydraulic Systems
• HVAC Systems
• Welding & Fabrication
• Material Handling Equipment
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• CMMS Software
• Rigging & Hoisting
• Hazardous Waste & Recycling Management
• Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of ONE(1) year of facilities and mechanical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of ONE(1) year of powered industrial truck or forklift operating experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in facilities maintenance, plant utilities, industrial services, or a related field
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system
• Working knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems
• Welding, fabrication, rigging, or metalworking experience
• Experience supporting recycling, waste-handling, or environmental-compliance activities
• Technical certificate or related training in industrial or mechanical maintenance

Position Success Criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and facility-related systems.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment.
• Working knowledge of maintenance practices, safety procedures, and manufacturing operations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, manuals, and work instructions.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and demonstrate initiative in resolving maintenance issues.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, emergency call-ins, and flexible schedules as business needs require.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, productive, and team-oriented work environment.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb, reach, and work in various positions throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move materials weighing up to 50 pounds using available mechanical assistance or team-lifting practices, as appropriate.

• Ability to climb ladders, work at elevated heights, and access confined or restricted areas as required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, vibration, moving equipment, and other industrial conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety requirements.
• Ability to distinguish colors, read gauges, inspection instruments, and maintenance documentation as required for assigned duties.

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