Description

Position at Wilsonart

Company Overview

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Wilsonart is a world leading manufacturer and distributor of engineered surfaces with approximately $1.4b in annual revenue and a global workforce of more than 4,500. Wilsonart surfaces are used in the office, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality and retail markets. Wilsonart, operating under the Wilsonart®, Resopal®, Polyrey®, Arborite®, Laminart®, Bushboard™, Mermaid™, Shore®, Ralph Wilson®, KML®, NewLeaf®, Wetwall®, Durcon® and Technistone® brands, manufactures and distributes High Pressure Laminate, Quartz, Solid Surface, Coordinated TFL and Edgebanding and other engineered surface options. Wilsonart does business in more than 100 countries with manufacturing operations in North America, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Czech Republic.

Positioned for Future Growth

An extensive global manufacturing footprint, state-of-the-art process technologies, and scalable Global distribution capabilities provide a meaningful competitive advantage with excellent brand recognition and a reputation for product innovation and superior service which allow for strong and stable margin performance and robust cash flow conversion. We have a strong company culture and extremely talented employee base as well as a dedicated and invested core Executive Leadership Team.

Our History

For more than 60 years, Wilsonart has honored our founders' promise to provide our customers with industry-leading products and service. In November 2012, Wilsonart became a new, independent company when Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) completed a transaction for the sale of ITW's Decorative Surfaces business unit. CD&R acquired a majority stake in the new freestanding business and ITW retained an ongoing ownership stake.

Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private equity firm with an investment strategy predicated on producing financial returns through building stronger, more profitable businesses. The Firm's partners and advisors include a combination of skilled investment decision-makers and seasoned corporate leaders from major global enterprises. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of more than $18 billion in 56 businesses with an aggregate transaction value of approximately $90 billion. The Firm has offices in New York and London. For more information, please visit http://www.cdr-inc.com/.

Illinois Tool Works or ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products. It employs more than 50,000 people, and is based in Glenview, Illinois, with operations in 57 countries.

Our Mission and Values

Wilsonart is driven by a mission to create surfaces people love, with service you can count on, delivered by people who care. Wilsonart is driven by providing beautiful, hard-working, on-trend and high performing engineered surfaces for whatever you need to cover. For decades, our companies worldwide have given designers and builders the right tools for the job, no matter how specialized. Today, we bring you a portfolio of solutions, both decorative and functional, that spans retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, office and institutional applications.

Service You Can Count On.

Wilsonart is dedicated to getting our customers what they want, when and how they want it. From a North American fleet of trucks, to strategically located distribution centers around the world, we can service the globe with our expanding range of products and services.

People Who Care.

Over 4,500 people strong, Wilsonart is made up of dedicated people who care about doing the right thing, every day. Whether it's making a flawless sheet of high pressure laminate, volunteering at a community house raising or sourcing sustainable materials, Wilsonart people care deeply about what they do, who they do it for, and how they do it.

HVAC Technician

Maintains and repairs all HVAC systems and associated equipment within the Facilities and performs Preventative Maintenance on HVAC systems as needed. Install, troubleshoot and repair all HVAC systems and associated control systems. Responsible for Air Handling Systems, Temperature and Humidity equipment & associated controls throughout all facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installs, and repairs HVAC systems including wiring circuits and to applicable codes for new equipment and repairs.
• Installs and maintains electrical and electronic components of HVAC equipment in the plant.

• Diagnoses electrical/mechanical problems and break downs on the HVAC systems. Performs necessary repairs and replaces all electrical/mechanical/pneumatic apparatus as needed for HVAC Systems.

• Install, Troubleshoot and Maintain industrial controls, instrumentation and industrial control wiring.
• Works from complex wiring diagrams, prints, schematics, code books, and similar documents.
• Troubleshoot problems with HVAC systems and equipment.
• Schedules and perform regular PM's of HVAC systems and equipment.
• Work with Maintenance & Electrical Techs on Heat Exchanger problems or issues.
• Have good predictive analysis and preventative maintenance skills.
• Use a Work Order system to facilitate/track/document HVAC work.
• Work with contractors as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and National Electrical Code.

• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles.

• Knowledge of wiring schematics.

• Knowledge of computers and associated software.

• Demonstrated ability to continue learning.

• Skill in writing documentation and record keeping.

• Ability to communicate well in oral and written forms at all levels of the organization, internal and external.

• Ability to be comfortable and safety conscious when operating machinery.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to resolve problems.

• Adhere to Safety rules and regulations and follow safety procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent, plus an associate degree or tech school certificate in the related HVAC field.

EXPERIENCE: 5+ years

Five years of solid, direct HVAC experience in an industrial environment and working experience with Industrial HVAC systems, Chillers, Heat Exchangers, Cooling Towers, Refrigeration, Compressors, Air Handlers, Chill Water Systems, Steam and Hot water supply systems, Air Flows and Air Flow designs. Knowledge of the National Electrical Code is required. Knowledge of Metasys HVAC control systems or similar or equivalent system.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs)

ENVIRONMENT: Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness. Examples: engineering, waste mgt, laundry workers and yards/grounds staff

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.