Facilities Technician 2

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Technician II to support the operation and maintenance of our approximately 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. This hands-on role will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot facility systems and equipment, coordinate outside contractors, and support facility improvements and capital projects.

The ideal candidate has experience across multiple skilled trades, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently. Working closely with Facilities management and the Facilities Lead, this position will help maintain a safe, reliable, and compliant manufacturing environment while developing additional capabilities in manufacturing and process equipment maintenance.

Shift: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and general maintenance on facility equipment, systems, and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and repair facility-related mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, structural, and general building systems within the scope of assigned responsibilities and qualifications.
• Inspect equipment and building systems to identify deficiencies, equipment degradation, and potential safety or reliability concerns.
• Respond to facility service requests and equipment issues, diagnose problems, and implement or coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Support facility utility systems, which may include deionized water, compressed air, vacuum systems, pumps, exhaust/abatement equipment, and related infrastructure.
• Develop proficiency in the maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing/process equipment through structured training and hands-on experience.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance ranging from lighting and general building repairs to more complex mechanical and equipment-related work.
• Coordinate with and provide onsite support to outside contractors, vendors, and service providers, including monitoring work quality and completion.
• Participate in facility upgrades, equipment installations, infrastructure improvements, and capital projects.
• Support Environmental, Health & Safety programs and help maintain compliance with applicable EHS procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation, including work performed, inspections, repairs, and follow-up activities.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve facility and equipment reliability.
• Safely operate material-handling equipment and other maintenance tools as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical school, trade school, apprenticeship, certificate, or additional education in a skilled trade is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant facilities, industrial maintenance, equipment maintenance, or similar experience.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve mechanical or facility-related problems with limited supervision.
• Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, maintenance procedures, safety requirements, and technical documentation.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, contractors, and service providers.
• Ability to prioritize workload and independently follow maintenance issues through resolution.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet applicable company driving requirements.
• Ability to work occasional overtime or alternate shift hours based on business and facility needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with deionized water systems, vacuum pumps, compressed air systems, pumps, exhaust systems, or abatement/scrubber equipment.

• Facilities or maintenance experience within a semiconductor, cleanroom, biopharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, or other high-technology environment.

• Experience supporting manufacturing or process equipment maintenance.

• Previous participation in an Emergency Response Team, safety committee, or other EHS-related program.

• Experience coordinating or overseeing work performed by contractors and external service providers.

• Experience operating forklifts or other material-handling equipment.

• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs or a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is preferred.

Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate

• Employment stability, reliability, and sustained accountability in prior roles.
• Effective teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Integrity and accuracy in representing qualifications, experience, and credentials
• Be a team-oriented, professional, and safety-conscious employee.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be self-motivated and capable of managing assigned work with limited supervision.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, diagnostic ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Take ownership of issues and follow them through to resolution.
• Research solutions and make sound recommendations when facing unfamiliar equipment or maintenance problems.
• Effectively interface with contractors, vendors, engineers, manufacturing personnel, and other internal partners.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and a commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Adaptability and willing to support both routine maintenance needs and larger technical or capital projects.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Electrical Hazards, Feeling, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Slippery surfaces, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

15% sitting, 10% standing, 35% walking, 40% dynamic (e.g. combination of up/down and sitting/standing). Maximum lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $17.00-$32.69.*

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