Facilities Specialist Job - Gaston, SC

Apply Now Why You'll Love This Job We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Columbia Site Maintenance Team based in Gaston, SC. The ideal candidate for the Facilities Specialist possesses a safety mindset and applies a high degree of self-driven ownership and accountability over their duties and responsibilities. Responsibilities The Facilities Specialist will be reportable to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and their primary responsibilities will be accomplished through the following tasks: Performing building maintenance and repairs including roofing, plumbing, painting, light carpentry, and other structural or system-related tasksMaintaining the overall physical appearance and upkeep of the siteCollaborating with multi-craft teams, assisting scaffolding and insulation teams as neededExecuting civil and contract work as directed by engineeringOperating shop machines, such as drill presses and sawsUtilizing SAP to manage work orders, parts, and materialsSupporting planning and scheduling activities during routine operations and shutdownsServing on the plant ERT (Emergency Response Team)All other duties assigned Skills & Qualifications High School Diploma / GEDMust have a valid driver's licenseMust have 3+ years' experience as a facilities specialist in an industrial manufacturing facilityCivil/Concrete experience is a plusMust be able to multi-task, complete work orders in a timely manner, be driven, stay on taskMust have a good knowledge of building maintenance and operations functionsMust have the ability to set up, adjust, and safely operate drill press, wood saws, and various pneumatic and electric toolsThe ability to read blueprints, sketches, specifications, written, and verbal instructions is requiredMust have basic math skills, able to convert decimals to fractions, and use all units of measureMust be able to read a tape measure and square to 1/32"Must be able to work overtime, to include nights and weekends, when needed in order to meet production deadlinesMust be able to physically meet job requirements; standing, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs.Knowledge of industry safety practices and willingness to participate in advancing safety cultureGreat Attendance and ability to work independently without daily supervisionAlpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people's lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations.Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply Now Job Number: 178126 Back to All Jobs