Facilities Technician bei Diodes Incorporated

As a Facilities Technician working in the South Portland, Maine manufacturing site the chosen candidate will work closely with peers and internal customers to maintain the uninterruptible operations of all mechanical and electrical systems associated with supporting a semiconductor manufacturing facility.  The Facilities Technician performs routinely scheduled maintenance and repairs as required to support the site.  The position is primarily a Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 3:30PM shift, however the candidate must be flexible when requested to work outside of normal schedule as the facility requires.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Within 30 days a successful candidate will be introduced to:

• Clean-room classifications and environmental control requirements.
• Building Management System (Honeywell EBI).
• Preventative maintenance and work request systems.
• Environmental abatement systems operations (VOC incinerator, wet scrubbers, acid wastewater neutralization system).
• Key facility systems operations (centrifugal chillers, fire-tube boilers, cooling water, supply & exhaust fans).

At the end of 90 days the candidate will:

• Be able to perform all testing of manufacturing environmental controls (particles, velocity, bacteria, temperature, and humidity).
• Have an understanding of our Building Management System and ability make adjustments as required as well as access historical operational data.
• Begin performing operational inspection rounds under the guidance of an experienced peer.

In the first 6 months the candidate will:

• Be cross-trained in ultra-pure de-ionized water plant and Plant Engineering operations.
• Be proficient with all Facilities department preventive maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and identify system modifications as needed.
• Participate and support continuous commissioning/improvement projects.
• Have completed all certifications within assigned job training plan.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Associate of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Technology or 3 years of related experience 
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and quality systems.
• Comfortable wearing the garments required for entry into the production cleanroom.
• Comfortable wearing personal protective equipment – full face respirator, acid/solvent gloves, aprons, gauntlets, safety glasses, steel toed boots, hearing protection, etc.
• Able to stand, walk, and work on feet for long periods of time.
• Pass medical evaluation/physical for full face respirator certification.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to climb ladders.
• Able to work in hot environments (boiler room).
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions.
• Willingness and discipline to follow procedures and specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Work independently in dynamic team environment. 
• Possess systemic knowledge of the following systems:   low pressure steam boilers, air compressors, low vacuum, chilled water plant, process and tempered cooling water packages, make-up and recirculation air handlers, acid wastewater neutralization (AWN) system, acid / caustic wet scrubbers, volatile organic compound (VOC) incinerator, emergency generators, fire alarm, and solvent and acid waste collection systems.    
• Operate forklift.

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a Standard and Poor’sSmallCap 600 and Russell 3000 Index company, is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic, and analog semiconductor markets.  Diodes serves the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial, and automotive markets. 

We offer a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401k with company match, company paid Short Term and Long Term disability and standard life insurance policy.  We also provide paid time off and have an employee wellness program.