Part Time Temporary Assistant Facilities Technician

Ultra Communications Inc.- A Samtec Company, designs, develops and manufactures high performance optical interconnect solutions for High Reliability (Hi-Rel) Space, Mil/Aero, Marine, Industrial and Harsh Environment (HEFO) applications. Their patented designs and processes enable the highest performance, smallest footprint, highest reliability optical solutions available in the industry and are the only Radiation Hardened (Rad Hard) products available, anywhere in the world, for space applications. Located in Vista CA, Samtec Vista/UltraComm is currently searching for a Part Time/Temporary Assistant Facilities Technician to assist with current facility updates. 

The Samtec Vista/UltraComm work environment is a unique combination of development lab and production facility with an atmosphere of family and professional camaraderie. If you relish challenges and enjoy creating never before possible products, UltraComm/Samtec Vista is the place for you.

Reporting to the current Sr. Facilities Technician in our Vista facility, the Part Time Temporary Assistant Facilities Technician focuses specifically on the Samtec Vista site’s infrastructure and working environment through the performance of assigned tasks.

• Pay range for this temporary position is $23.50-$25.50 an hour.
• Minimum 20 hours per week are required for this part-time position. 
• Work schedule must be completed between 7am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to use English written and oral communication skills; interact appropriately with staff, manage contractors, vendors and others encountered in the course of work; read and interpret a variety of documents and instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; analyze and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; establish priorities and works on multiple assignments and projects concurrently. 

• Performs day-to-day facilities preventative maintenance and repairs for the office, clean room and electronics lab areas in a timely manner.
• Makes daily walk-through inspections of the premises to determine repair work necessary and identify safety hazards within the building.
• Managing personal work time, takes ownership of the company’s building maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned by Facilities management.

• Technical Skills - Maintains current understanding of facilities equipment and uses technology to increase performance/productivity output.
• Tool Knowledge – Basic hand tool knowledge and use of is required.  Specialty tool knowledge and use is a plus.
• Problem Solving - Strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations.
• Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives.
• Organizational Skills (6S) – Is able to create and/or maintain a clean and organized environment for all associates on-site.

• Computer Skills – Proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word and Visio, takes advantage of new technology, learns new tools quickly, uses technology to enhance job performance.
• Tool Skills – High level of proficiency required for the use of basic tools (i.e. screw drivers, wrenches, levels, paint supplies, etc.) for day-to-day activities.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• 2-3 years related work experience in a professional, preferable manufacturing environment.

• Intermediate computer skills required to include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Salary : $24 - $26