FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

WELLS:
A CAREER WORTH BUILDING
Wells is one of the largest prefabricated building solution providers with locations across the central U.S., providing meaningful work in many different regions.
We are a family-owned company that has celebrated 70 years of success.
At the end of the day, we are a team of creators.
Our 1,300 employees across the U.S.
play an important role as catalysts, constructors, and community members.
They are committed to reducing risk, building confidence, and deliberately planning for partners' success - from vision through construction and beyond.
Every day, more architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and owners specify Wells precast building components for their construction needs and with this continued success, we are looking to hire a motivated self-starting

Facilities Maintenance Technician

to join our team.
This person ensures equipment and building systems are running smoothly in the production plant/office location.
The perfect candidate will have prior experience diagnosing and troubleshooting repairs on heavy equipment and building systems.
Description :
The purpose of this position is to monitor, maintain and repair the equipment in the facility to ensure it is operating safely and efficiently.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responds to maintenance service requests in a timely manner with a positive attitude.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots repairs of critical equipment including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using a variety of specialized hand and power tools.
• Develops permanent corrective action for repeated mechanical failures.
• Performs repairs, preventative maintenance, general maintenance, and instillation on a variety of equipment including, overhead cranes, pressure washers, saws, power tools, mixers, flat conveyors, bucket elevators and other equipment specific to our business.
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on building structures and systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, boilers, painting and carpentry to detect malfunctions and prevent deterioration.
• Ensures that proper testing has been completed before returning systems or equipment to production and cleans up space and equipment after completing work.
• Operating machinery, as well as overhead cranes, and forklifts.
• Driving truck, trailer, or tractors within the Yard.
• Performing area cleanup/housekeeping including putting away tools, sweeping debris and cleaning cluttered areas.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
• Prior hands-on experience diagnosing and troubleshooting repairs on heavy equipment and building systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and boilers.
• Ability to become certified in AWS D1.1 & D1.4
• Working knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of fabrication techniques including stick welders.
• Working knowledge of small engine repair.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment, including but not limited to as well as overhead cranes, and forklifts.
• Ability to drive truck, trailer, or tractors within the Yard.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, diagnostic and operator's manuals.
• Ability to work outside as required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Associates degree in industrial maintenance or electro mechanics a plus.
• Journeyman electrician or Millwright trade card a plus.
• Boiler repair certification a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements.
• Moderate to high risk of safety precautions.
• Moderate to high exposure to production environment.
Summary of Benefits:


Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
The union offers paid Health and Welfare, 401-k, vacation, 9 paid holidays, boot & workwear reimbursement, and a Pension plan with company contribution is available through the union starting on day one.
Wells is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• INDWI
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)