Facilities Lead
Springfield, Missouri, United States
Building the people that build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.
JOB SUMMARY
The positions will be responsible for assisting the supervisors in leading the team, coaching team members on manufacturing practices, and training team members in the fabrication of water cooling towers. The position will also include some job assignments around the facility, including welding and millwright work. The position may assume additional duties as assigned. The successful incumbent will be detail oriented, able to follow instructions well, work well in a team atmosphere, coach and train others, and be able to complete appropriated computer and paperwork.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Read, understand, train to, and improve Build Orders
- Mechanical aptitude to be able to build, set, and toque mechanical geareducer/motor systems
- Welding and Modifying aptitudes to weld, plasma cut, and service applicable equipment
- Knowledge in reading blueprints, sketches, or build plans for information pertaining to part and material requirements, dimensions of the structure or fixture
- Ability to train, coach, and work with others to ensure safety and quality build of water cooling towers
- Knowledge or mobile equipment and overhead cranes to be able to safely operator and train other to safely operator
- Ability to lead others and act as fill in supervisor
- Other facilities, production, or millwright activities as requested
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
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.
- High school diploma or GED required
- Previous experience in tower basin fabrication preferred
- Previous experience in manufacturing related maintenance or trades required
- AWS D1.1 welding highly recommended
CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to adapt to change and flex his/her work at appropriate times so as to support the assembly process
- Ability to safely and effectively operate tools (hand, grinders, welders, drills, taps, cranes, fixturing, etc)
- Ability to read a tape measure in metric and imperial standards
- Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems
- Ability to plan work and select proper tools
- Ability to compare and accurately determine difference in size, shape, and form of objects
- Ability to work within precise limits and/or standards of accuracy
- Ability to interpret build orders and engineering drawings correctly
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to follow and understand directions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described below 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.
- Lifting up to 50 pounds; 50+ pounds with assistance
- Sitting, standing, walking, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, twisting, reaching, working at heights, and using a ladder as required
- Ability of use both hands overhead
- Perform repetitive motions
- Plant environment with potential exposure to all types of weather, including excessive heat, excessive cold, and excessive noise
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.