Background & Purpose of the Job

At Unilever – Raeford, we believe in developing talent and leading through our autonomous ways of working. As one team, we will achieve endless possibilities! The Raeford facility is a world-class personal care manufacturing site, utilizing digital tools to be a lighthouse factory globally.

The Facilities Technician will oversee and assist in palletizer, trolley car, wrapper, and overhead conveyor preventive maintenance (PM), as well as general facilities maintenance tasks, including, but not limited to: fire pump and riser inspections, boiler blowdowns, critical asset monitoring, lighting replacements, and more. The scheduled shift pattern is a 12 hour 2/2/3 shift pattern to allow for critical PMs to be performed during building shutdowns.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

• Lead in upskilling our employees as we embrace the Raeford Ways of Working.

• Foster a culture in which maintenance has a harmonious relationship with operations and logistics.

• Work closely with both the warehousing and facilities maintenance teams to perform critical PMs. At times, other departments may need a helping hand in completing tasks that require multiple people, and other times, you will require the same.

• Work as one team, flexing to whatever area is needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently.

• You will help develop our palletizer team members, teaching them how to perform critical CILs and PMs, developing them into entry-level mechanics.

• You will help develop time-based maintenance (TBM) plans and train the Palletizer operators on how to complete many of these routine tasks.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Electrically-Qualified: NFPA 70E arc-flash certification, demonstrated knowledge and qualifications working with up to 600V 3-Phase electrical equipment. Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting skills are highly desired (ControlLogix, Ethernet, etc.).

• Pneumatics: Ability to troubleshoot and maintain industrial air compressors, diagnose and repair air leaks, replace pressurized air piping, and a strong knowledge of actuators, pneumatic valves, and cylinders. Ability to interpret a P&ID.

• Hydraulics: Ability to troubleshoot and repair common issues such as cracked hoses, oil leaks, and faulty pumps.

• General Construction: Knowledge of common construction tactics to ensure structurally-sound workmanship, including types of bracing, proper material selection, etc. 

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug , physical and background check.

*Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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