Assistant Facilities & Maintenance Technician

Description 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.

Requirements

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.