Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

Performs a wide variety of skilled, pro-active, and preventative equipment maintenance duties in support of clean room manufacturing, lab, and office environments.

 

Essential Functions:

Performs preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, installations, and corrective maintenance on mechanical/HVAC equipment (compressors, air dryers, process cooling water systems, process vacuum systems, chilled water pumps, etc.)Respond to, diagnose, and resolve emergencies. Perform routine inspections of plumbing and drainage systems.Inspects major systems and identifies operating problems, performs complex troubleshooting, and implements repairs.Performs rounds and readings to ensure equipment is operating normally.Performs building operations including building automation monitoring, alarm response, and implementation of corrective actions.Supports continuous improvement efforts for the site.Must wear ANSI safety shoes composite toe and personal protective equipment.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.Daily and punctual attendance in the job site is required.No travel required.

 

Scope of Responsibility & Job Specifications, Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Scope of Responsibility

Position reports to: Maintenance and Operations Supervisor

 

Level of supervision the employee receives:

Works under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence.  Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness and conformance to standard practice, precedent or policy.

 

Level of supervision exercised:

None

 

Job Specifications, Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

Integrity/Honesty – Displays high standards of ethical conduct in accordance with WD Employee Ethics & Business Conduct Principles. Understands the impact of violation of these standards on the organization, self and others, chooses an ethical course of action and is trustworthy.Interpersonal Skills – Establishes and maintains constructive and cooperative interpersonal relationships with staff, peers, higher-level managers or staff of other organizations, internal clients and external clients.Oral Communication – Communicates with customers, management, and peers, and explains ideas and/or information clearly.  Thoughts are well-organized and recognizes potential miscommunications.Reading – Learns from written material by determining the main idea or essential message and recognizes correct English grammar, punctuation and spelling. Interprets documents such as procedures, work orders, safety bulletins, labeling systems, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Capable of reading and understanding blue prints, and/or schematic diagrams.Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning – Performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages and formulas.Written Communication – Uses correct English grammar, punctuation and spelling to communicate thoughts, ideas, information and messages in writing.Listening – Focuses on and is aware of both verbal and non-verbal messages, and consciously processes these stimuli.Customer Service – Works and communicates with internal and external clients to satisfy their expectations and is committed to quality service. Stress Tolerance – Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, emergency situations, dangerous situations).Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.Professionalism – Shows respect for the opinions of others and behaves in such a way as to ensure an atmosphere free of needless interruptions, difficulty and/or discrimination.Teamwork – Performs routine tasks to assist co-workers in the immediate work area; follows instructions to complete assignments. Planning and Evaluating – Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements, coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals, and monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.Technical Problem Solving – Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies systems malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem.Decision-Making –Generates alternatives, considers risks, and evaluates and chooses the best alternative in order to make a determination, draw conclusions, or solve a problem.Electrical – Basic knowledge of electrical equipment, components, instruments, and systems, including their design, installation, testing, uses, repair, or maintenance. Skilled in operating a variety of electrical tools and instruments.Knowledge and adherence to all company and client contractor Health, Safety & Environment policies and procedures.Ability to implement standard trade practices consistent with HVAC industry requirements.Ability to operate standard HVAC testing equipment and tools.Ability to perform building operations, respond to alarms, and implement corrective actions.Skill in utilizing computer software (e-mail, Word, Excel) to accomplish a variety of tasks.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

High School diploma or possession of a GED Certificate (Required) 4 years of Plumbing/mechanical experience (Required) Controls knowledge and basic electrical knowledge and troubleshooting (Preferred)

 

Education/Experience Equivalency

A combination of appropriate experience and education may be substituted for the minimum experience and education requirement

 

Licensure and/or Certification

CFC certification (Preferred)

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.  You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.