Machine & Facilities Technician

As a Machine & Facilities Technician at CandleScience, you will be tasked with installing, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing equipment; as well as assisting with facilities maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, service, and conduct repairs on industrial production machines.

• Maintains a clean and organized workshop and storage area.
• Sources and order replacement parts.
• Reaches out to OEMs for troubleshooting assistance.

• Assists with facilities maintenance tasks.

• Complies with established safety guidelines and procedures.

• Diagnoses electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical problems.

• Devises the best possible solutions to problems in a timely manner.
• Logs equipment failures, device calibrations, and parts replacement.

You must thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment and be focused on accomplishing the company's mission and goals. We’re looking for someone who is a great team player, a strong communicator, is a quick learner, and makes sound decisions. If you’re that person - we want to hear from you!

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong analytical and problem solving
• Excellent ability to explain problems and solutions
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Identify and understand basic tools and components used in industrial manufacturing

• Basic understanding of electrical theory, circuit analysis, and ability to read electrical diagrams
• Be able to communicate effectively and professionally on the telephone and via email

• Must be able to lift up to 100lbs to waist level occasionally

• May need to occasionally crawl and/or lay under machines

• Must be able to operate heavy equipment including scissor lift and boom lift

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and walk several miles within a day

The pay for this role is $23.56/hour.

To Apply: Please submit your resume along with a short Cover Letter telling us why you would be a good fit for this position.

Benefits:

Big company benefits with small company culture! We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low deductibles. All employees receive employer match for retirement contributions of up to 3% of annual earnings. We have liberal vacation policies and offer additional benefits including technology stipends, gym memberships, and company-paid life insurance.

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (Vacation & Sick)
• Referral program
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

About Us:

CandleScience develops and sells candle and soap making supplies. Our customers vary in size from candle and soap entrepreneurs to seasonal hobbyists. We began in 2003 as a two-person startup, and have become the market leader in the industry.

We work hard to develop natural and safe products that push the boundaries of candle and soap making. Our success is a result of our focus on web development, product development, and operations.

For More About Us:

Igniting Growth with CandleScience | ...

First Candles, Now Soap. Durham’s CandleScience Expands in DIY Market | ...

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