Industrial Cleaning Technician

Description

Summary

The Industrial Cleaning Technician supports a clean, safe, and well-maintained production environment by performing specialized cleaning of facility surfaces, equipment, work areas, and other designated spaces. This includes the routine removal of metal powder, dust, and other production-related residue. The position performs routine and scheduled industrial cleaning and powder residue removal using approved methods and equipment in accordance with Amaero's safety procedures, housekeeping requirements, material-handling practices, and applicable OSHA and NFPA standards. The work is physically demanding and is done largely at elevation. It requires wearing fall protection, such as a full-body harness and connecting devices, for extended periods. It also involves operating and working from man lifts and other mobile elevating work platforms for much of the shift to clean overhead structures, ductwork, and equipment. The technician must wear a respirator and flame-resistant or disposable protective clothing for extended periods, and will frequently climb, bend, kneel, crawl, reach overhead, and lift up to 50 lbs. The role involves working in hot, noisy, and confined areas where metal dust is present.

JOB LOCATION:

130 Innovation Drive SW, McDonald, TN 37353

KEY SKILLS:

• Previous experience in industrial cleaning, decontamination, manufacturing, environmental services, janitorial services, or a similar industrial environment.
• Experience working with industrial vacuums, HEPA filtration systems, or specialized cleaning equipment.
• Experience working in environments involving combustible dust, metal powders, chemicals, or other hazardous materials.
• OSHA, NFPA, hazardous-material, or respiratory protection training.
• Previous experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine and scheduled specialized cleaning of floors, walls, ceilings, equipment, work surfaces, ledges, overhead structures, and other facility areas.
• Safely remove accumulated metal dust and particulate removal using approved cleaning methods, equipment, and techniques.
• Follow established procedures for handling potentially combustible, hazardous, or otherwise regulated metal powders and residues.
• Operate approved industrial vacuums and other controlled cleaning equipment designed for the materials and environments being cleaned.
• Perform wet cleaning, HEPA vacuuming, wiping, and other approved methods as directed by Safety or established procedures.
• Properly collect, package, label, and transfer contaminated dust, wipes, filters, PPE, and other waste in accordance with facility waste-management procedures.
• Inspect work areas for dust accumulation and report excessive accumulation, inaccessible areas, damaged surfaces, or other conditions requiring corrective action.
• Maintain accurate records of completed controlled activities, areas cleaned, waste generated, and other required information.
• Follow established PPE, respiratory protection, combustible-dust, chemical safety, and lockout/tagout requirements as applicable.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and serviceable condition and report damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, and EHS personnel when performing dust removal activities in active work areas.
• Support environmental, industrial hygiene, and safety sampling activities when requested.
• Immediately report spills, unusual contamination, equipment damage, unsafe conditions, or potential exposures to supervision or EHS.
• Participate in required safety training, respiratory protection training, and qualification programs.
• Perform other duties related to facility decontamination, housekeeping, and EHS support as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established safety procedures.
• Ability to recognize and report unsafe conditions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining clean work areas.
• Ability to properly use required PPE and follow respiratory protection requirements when applicable.
• Ability to safely perform physical work for extended periods.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in industrial cleaning, specialized powder residue, manufacturing, environmental services, janitorial services, or a similar industrial environment.
• Experience working with industrial vacuums, HEPA filtration systems, or specialized cleaning equipment.
• Experience working in environments involving combustible dust, metal powders, chemicals, or other hazardous materials.
• OSHA, NFPA, hazardous-material, or respiratory protection training.
• Previous experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead for extended periods throughout 8-10-hours shift.
• Ability to routinely lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to work from ladders, platforms, or other approved elevated work surfaces when trained and authorized.
• Ability to work in areas requiring respiratory protection and other PPE.
• Ability to perform repetitive cleaning activities and work in industrial environments.
• Ability to work around potentially hazardous metal dust and particulate materials while following established controls.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time while wearing fall protection, respiratory protection and other personal protective clothing.

SAFETY RESPONSIBIITIES:

Safety is a fundamental responsibility of this position. The Industrial Cleaning Technician is expected to follow all company EHS policies and procedures, use required PPE, maintain awareness of potential dust hazards, and perform cleaning activities in a manner that prevents unnecessary dispersion of potentially hazardous or combustible metal dust.

Amaero Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Due to the nature of the work performed, this position is limited to US Persons. Guidance on who qualifies as a US Person can be found at: 

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/section-120.62.

Send Resume to:

Melissa.denton@amaeroinc.com