Facilities Assistant

Summary of Position

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this Facilities Assistant will have direct responsibility for preventive maintenance, repairs and improvements of all support equipment around the facility. TOMZ manufactures parts via high precision metal machining, finishing, assembly, and anodize processes for Medical Devices. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain the highest level of cleanliness and safety possible in support of our mission to foster a desirable work environment for all employees and guests to our facility. Must be knowledgeable of, and adhere to, the TOMZ Quality Management System.

Essential Functions

• In the absence of a supervisor, help coordinate daily production schedules within area and drive solutions for other issues that directly impact production
• Perform and document routine preventive maintenance activities in various areas of the facility. Ex. Compressor room, HVAC systems, forklift, hoists, etc.
• Lead projects throughout the facility focused on cosmetic enhancement, functional improvement, or to support safety initiatives.
• Direct and support full machine cleanouts to remove chips and change coolant and basic machine repair.
• Operation of the Chip Spinner to reclaim coolant and separate from metal chips.
• Must follow occupational Safety and Health requirements including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidance and rules.
• Weekly/monthly inspections
• Timely completion of facilities requests.
• Additional duties/responsibilities will be required, but not noted, per the Plant’s needs.

Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent directly transferrable work experience (Manufacturing or Engineering discipline preferred).

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in facilities maintenance.

Qualifications

• “Hands-on” self-starter with ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Maintains accuracy and attention to detail at all times and completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to use basic hand-held tools to support maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated coaching or training skills to drive departmental and company objectives.
• Forklift and OSHA training required.
• Ensure completion of managerial duties in the absence of manager.
• Help to schedule/work with outside contractors
• Ensure completion of facilities requests
• Help to delegate tasks given by manager and follow up for completion.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently sit and/or stand.
• Use of hands to fingers well being able to handle and/or touch objects tools or controls.