Facilities Technician II at Tomz Corporation – Berlin, Connecticut

Join our Team!! TOMZ Corporation, a leader in manufacturing of devices and components for major medical device companies, is looking for a Facilities Technician II to join our organization. TOMZ offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including 401k, health/dental, vision and paid time off. TOMZ maintains a modern, clean, and safe facility with state-of-the-art equipment and dedication to continuous process improvement. TOMZ is registered with the FDA as a Class 2 and Class 3 Medical Device Manufacturer and is certified to ISO 13485.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this position 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be knowledgeable of, and adhere to, the TOMZ Quality Management System.
• Perform and document routine preventive maintenance activities in various areas of the facility. Ex. Compressor room, HVAC systems, Mist Collector units, 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 perform 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.
• Other duties and responsibilities are assigned.

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.

Preferred Skills/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.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds while moving equipment, parts, coolant, metal chip pans, etc. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.