Facilities Technician at Samtec, Inc. in San Diego, California

Job Description:

Samtec, Inc.

Ultra Communications Inc.- A Samtec Company, designs, develops and manufactures high performance optical interconnect solutions for High Reliability (Hi-Rel) Space, Mil/Aero, Marine, Industrial and Harsh Environment (HEFO) applications. Their patented designs and processes enable the highest performance, smallest footprint, highest reliability optical solutions available in the industry and are the only Radiation Hardened (Rad Hard) products available, anywhere in the world, for space applications. Located in Vista CA, Samtec Vista/UltraComm is currently searching for a Facilities Technician to assist with current facility updates.

The Samtec Vista/UltraComm work environment is a unique combination of development lab and production facility with an atmosphere of family and professional camaraderie. If you relish challenges and enjoy creating never before possible products, UltraComm/Samtec Vista is the place for you.

Reporting to the current Sr. Facilities Technician in our Vista facility, theFacilities Technician focuses specifically on the Samtec Vista sites infrastructure and working environment through the performance of assigned tasks.

• Pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00 an hour.
• Work schedule must be completed between 7am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to use English written and oral communication skills; interact appropriately with staff, manage contractors, vendors and others encountered in the course of work; read and interpret a variety of documents and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; analyze and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; establish priorities and works on multiple assignments and projects concurrently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs day-to-day facilities preventative maintenance and repairs for the office, clean room and electronics lab areas in a timely manner.
• Makes daily walk-through inspections of the premises to determine repair work necessary and identify safety hazards within the building.
• Managing personal work time, takes ownership of the companys building maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned by Facilities management.

Knowledge, Skill and Competency RequirementsCompetency is based on education, training, skills and experience. In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and competencies:

• Technical Skills - Maintains current understanding of facilities equipment and uses technology to increase performance/productivity output.
• Tool Knowledge Basic hand tool knowledge and use of is required. Specialty tool knowledge and use is a plus.
• Problem Solving - Strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations.
• Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives.
• Organizational Skills (6S) Is able to create and/or maintain a clean and organized environment for all associates on-site.

The following traits are highly valued:

• Computer Skills Proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word and Visio, takes advantage of new technology, learns new tools quickly, uses technology to enhance job performance.
• Tool Skills High level of proficiency required for the use of basic tools (i.e. screw drivers, wrenches, levels, paint supplies, etc.) for day-to-day activities.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• 5-7 years related work experience in a professional, preferable manufacturing environment.

• Intermediate computer skills required to include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Work Environment:This job operates in a professional office and a manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, on some instances this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary. Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employerand committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.Applicants must be eligible to work in the US on an unrestricted basis for any employer.The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

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