Position: : Facilities Engineer

Location: East Jordan, MI

Requisition ID: 1645

EJ has an immediate opening for a Facilities Engineer.

Generous Benefit Package that includes: Vacation & Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, 401K (with match), Life Insurance, etc.

About EJ : We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with corporate headquarters located in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883. We are looking to reinforce our market leadership and are seeking dedicated employees to join our team in the quest of our vision.

The core strength of our business is our dedicated employees. Employees who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility. We are seeking high-performing individuals who are interested in contributing their talents to an innovative and growing company.

Location: This position is located at our Water Products facility in East Jordan, Michigan.

SUMMARY

Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for design, planning, organization, control, and integration for the completion of facility and engineering related projects within the areas of production, safety, and machining. Responsible for the proceeding duties personally or through liaison with other engineers, designers, production personnel, safety, suppliers, or others as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Formulates engineering solutions to ergonomic or general safety related topics that arise in assembly and machining.

• Reviews shop flow and layout in both the short term and long term to maximize space, reduce wasted travel, and to plan for future growth in assembly and machining.

• Consults with and receives proposals and quotes from contractors and suppliers.

• Prepares drawings, cost estimates, time schedules, written descriptions, and instructions for projects.

• Records and reviews production standards to help plan capacity for the shop as well as to identify improvements in production.

• Initiates purchases of necessary equipment, parts, or materials and then arranges for team members to execute the project plans.

• Manages or coordinates equipment and facility related CAPEX projects, depending on complexity, along with Engineering and the Facility Manager.

• Coordinates activities of contractors, maintenance, and production personnel to efficiently complete projects. Also, provides effective communication to all management and leaders.

• Monitors progress and adherence to plans and specifications to assure proper installation and start-up.

• Prepares project status reports and maintains communications between all parties involved to avoid conflicts and promote progress to completion.

• Provides technical assistance Production and Maintenance.

• Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate degree (A.S.) from a Technical School or university; and at least seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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