Facilities Technician

Attalon / Location Overview

Attalon is a leading technology partner to the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in lasers and precision optics. With over 500 employees in the U.S., Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to see farther, target faster, and survive the harshest environments. From high-energy directed laser systems to satellite optics and hypersonic thermal protection, Attalon equips the warfighter with the advantage of precision.

Job Details

We are seeking a highly self-directed and reliable Facility Technician to join our team. This role will oversee the daily operations, maintenance, safety, shipping/receiving and inventory control for a 10,000 sq. ft aerospace and defense facility. This hands-on hourly role will ensure that the facility operates efficiently and securely and ensures compliance with all company facility operational requirements.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on self-starter who can independently manage the facility operations, shipping and receiving, physical inventory control, service contractor coordination and on-site supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a 10,000 sq. ft. aerospace/defense facility
• Ensure the facility is clean, organized, and secure.
• Monitor the building systems (HVAC, electrical, cooling systems, fire safety). Schedule preventative maintenance and emergency repairs, scheduling and supervising outside service contractors.
• Maintain documentation on maintenance activities.
• Monitor the facility janitorial services when present.
• Manage all inbound and outbound shipping. Coordinate with carriers and internal teams on timely delivery.
• Participate incoming property inspection, record keeping.
• Manage bonded inventory storage, checking new materials into storage and tracking authorized disbursements of materials.
• Help maintain secure facility access controls, checking in visitors and helping supervise visitors.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in facility operations, warehouse management, or logistics. Working knowledge of basic building services (HVAC, plumbing, electric, water-based chillers).
• Experience coordinating building service maintenance, schedule repairs and supervising contractors
• Well versed in generic computer use. 
• Proficient at typing and data entry.
• Self-motivated. Comfortable working independently with minimal direction.
• Thoroughly trust-worthy and reliable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a defense contractor.
• Strong knowledge of shipping and receiving processes and inventory controls
• Familiarity with safety protocols.
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems.
• Forklift certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Attalon, Inc. 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.

Export Control Compliance

This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.