Assistant Facilities & Maintenance Technician in Horsham, Pennsylvania at Secor LTD

AWE has been recognized as a Top Workplace, and it’s no surprise—our team is made up of individuals who take pride in craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional products. As the Assistant Facilities and Maintenance Technician, you will play a hands-on role in ensuring our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility remains operational, safe, and organized. You will be responsible for the upkeep of advanced fabrication equipment and the general maintenance of the facility to support our high-performance production goals.

Equipment & Machine Maintenance

• Perform Daily TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) reviews and assist with scheduled preventative maintenance for all assigned fabrication equipment.
• Learn to troubleshoot and repair shop machinery, including bandsaws, tube cutters, resizing dies, metal benders, and CNC equipment.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvements regarding equipment, tools, or maintenance processes.
• Help coordinate with Production teams to ensure manufacturing equipment and specialized tools are well-maintained.

Facility Operations & Safety

• Maintain facility grounds and interior spaces to 5S standards, ensuring a clean, on-brand, and professional work environment.
• Maintain the housekeeping and organization of all production areas, including the receiving dock and quality control spaces.
• Prioritize safety in all daily tasks and strictly follow all company safety rules.
• Monitor maintenance supplies and assist in placing purchase orders for components according to reorder guidelines.

Operational Support

• Complete facility-related tasks efficiently, meeting AWE’s established time and quality standards.
• Assist with equipment setup and floor layout adjustments to support new product launches.
• Embody AWE's core values: We Build Better, We Help Each Other, We See Through the Customer’s Eyes, and I Own It.
• Provide on-site facility support during AWE events as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Trade school or professional certifications in electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment with complex machinery.
• Forklift Certification required (training can be provided for the right candidate).

Technical & Soft Skills:

• Basic mechanical aptitude and a desire to work with CNC machines, metal benders, and fabrication tools.
• Ability to safely operate vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, pressure washers, and hand tools.
• Basic understanding of workplace safety regulations and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and schedules independently.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact positively with shop floor and office personnel.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on a manufacturing floor.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, or move items weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Comfortable climbing ladders and reaching overhead for facility repairs.
• Manual dexterity required for operating hand tools and handling machinery parts.

Accountabilities:

Success in this role is measured by:

• Maintaining a clean, sanitized, orderly, and on-brand appearance across all facility spaces.
• Supporting a well-organized facility and assisting in minimizing equipment downtime.
• Consistency in meeting safety and maintenance metrics as assessed by the Supervisor.
• Reliability, accountability, and a positive, helpful presence within the shop.

We believe in building better together. AWE welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and is a proud fair chance employer. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported.