Technician III

Facilities Technician III

Full Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, PTO)

Job Type: Onsite (multiple sites)

Salary Range: $31.00 - $39.00, DOE

Location: Chatsworth, CA

Fralock is an engineered solutions provider of specialty components and subassemblies using advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. We develop and manufacture custom integrated solutions. Established in 1967, we are a critical solutions provider to Fortune 500 corporations, government, and targeted OEMs in a variety of industries including Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, Medical and Life Science, Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, Electronics, and Energy. Fralock is headquartered in Valencia, CA with manufacturing locations located throughout Northern and Southern California.

VISION

To be recognized by our customers as a leading solutions provider of proprietary engineered advanced materials for high reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications.

MISSION

To create value, profitably grow, and share our success with all stakeholders.

CULTURE

• Respect – We treat others the way they want to be treated.


• Integrity – We practice a high standard of ethics in our business dealings with customers, suppliers, and employees.


• Responsiveness – We have a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external requests and work proactively to solve problems.


• Excellence/Competence – We empower our people to continuously improve and execute high quality work.


• Teamwork – We work together to achieve Fralock business objectives by communicating at a high level, by listening and having clarity in our expectations of one another.


• Individual Accountability and Personal Responsibility – We do what we have committed to do when we committed to doing it.


• Continuous Improvement across all segments of the company

This position requires access to information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the successful candidate must be a "U.S. person" as defined in the ITAR and EAR (which generally means (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) have been admitted to the United States as a refugee, or have been granted asylum, as specified under applicable law.

Job Summary

To effectively support Fralock's overall business operation through the continual upkeep, maintenance, effective operation and improvement of the facilities and manufacturing equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the facility at a fully operational level. This includes but is not limited to HVAC, physical structure, plumbing, grounds, alarms, fire sprinklers, structures, forklifts, vehicles, and equipment moves.


• Maintain a schedule of planned activities to ensure delivery of these actions on time.


• Assist Maintenance department with; Repair, install, adjust, or maintain complex industrial production equipment and machinery including performing complex preventive maintenance on mechanical and/or electrical equipment.


• Manage environmental program including but not limited to, Hazardous material inventory & storage, recycling program & E-waste reporting diversion numbers to EHS manager.


• Assist in managing outside vendors/ contractors, get bids, and contribute towards budget constraints


• Troubleshoots and repairs a variety of equipment and facilities systems.


• Key team player that can lead projects and assist coworkers in accomplishing tasks and goals


• Ensure the facility is safe.

Typical Duties

• Assist with performing routine maintenance on equipment and assessing if additional service is required.


• Assist installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.


• Repairing, rebuilding, or upgrading equipment/machines or systems utilizing the needed techniques and to-Maintain a schedule of planned activities to ensure on time delivery of these actions


• Performing facility maintenance and upkeep by coordinating with outside contractors and by utilizing painting, woodworking, and plumbing skills, and assistance from other members of the maintenance team. 


• Manage waste diversion program.


• Repair, install, adjust or maintain complex industrial production equipment and machinery.


• Perform complex preventative maintenance on mechanical and/or electrical equipment. Keep Hazardous chemical inventory current.


• Troubleshoots and repairs a variety of equipment and facilities systems.


• Creates and keeps all department reporting matrix up to date.


• Repairing, rebuilding, or upgrading equipment/machines or systems utilizing the needed techniques and tools to meet specific safety codes and standards.


• Keeps SDS files up to date.


• Completes tracking and reporting of all diverted waste.


• Coordinate and assist with the implementation of safety actions.


• Completes work orders in work order program.


• Assist with janitorial services as required.


• Works well as an individual contributor as well as part of a team in an organized manner. Communicates well through all levels. Notifies manager if complicated issues arise.

Required Skills

• Have strong verbal and written English communication skills; ability to work from written and verbal instructions.


• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with individuals in various departments -Work as a Team Member.


• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to achieve results.


• Ability to be detail oriented and able to multi-task; ability to organize work to optimize efficiency.


• Read and interpret electrical drawings manuals and directions. 


• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their proper applications. Combined with the ability to use a calculator and work with decimals.


• Working knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.


• Working knowledge of machine control systems, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams and control systems, and power transmission systems.


• Knowledge and expertise in the use of manual lathes, mills, drill presses, and many other tools utilized in a machine shop environment.


• Knowledge of industrial electrical, machine control systems, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams and control systems, and power transmission systems (belt and chain drive systems)


• Electrical Power - Knowledge of electrical wiring codes and systems, voltages AC/DC., and amperages. The proper use of electrical tests and diagnostic procedures.


• Working knowledge of building construction, maintenance, and related skills


• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems up to 480v, 3 phase.


• Metal Fabrication - Knowledge and expertise in the use of metal shears, brakes, punches, acetylene torch, band saw, chisels and hammers utilized in the metal fabrication or maintenance shop-Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.


• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Preferred Skills

Wide experience with multiple power and hand tools, ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical applications. Strong fabricating skills. Previous cleanroom experience desirable.

Experience Requirements

Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a similar position

Education Requirements

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or six (6) years’ work experience plus three (3) years related technical training program/military technical training. Journeyman experience/ C-10 license a huge plus

Physical Requirements

• Manual Dexterity - The ability to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects and perform maintenance tasks.


• Correctable Vision and Hearing.


• Ability to stand/walk and perform physical labor for most of the working shift. Pull, push, squat. etc. to accomplish repairs.


• Intermittently lift loads of up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position.

Applicants must pass a post offer background check.

Fralock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.