Powers of Automation (POA)is a fast-growing, dynamic company headquartered in beautiful Bend, Oregon. We provide full-service filtration solutions to pharmaceutical, medical, educational, industrial and data center facilities. POA offers a competitive benefits package including generous PTO, health insurance, matching 401K and profit sharing. POA has strong company values and believes that employees perform best with a healthy life and work balance.
POA is hiring a Filtration Technician to work out of Hilliard, OH or the Columbus, OH metro Area. The Filtration Technician position primarily supports the warehousing, staging, removal, installation, and disposal of HVAC filtration products and perform related services at client locations across Ohio.
You may be the ideal candidate if you have the following skills:
Job/Work knowledge
- General knowledge of proper tool use, including power and pneumatic equipment.
- Ability to use MS Office Suite (Email, Excel, Word, etc.), Project Management software (e.g., Project Insight)
- Ability to read and understand technical literature including installation instructions, security policies, safety training, work instructions, etc.
- Ability to work safely around HVAC systems, and industrial automated processes.
- Ability to safely drive a forklift.
Productivity / Work Habits
- Organization and attention to details.
- Ability to multi-task between projects and tasks
- Be a self-starter and work unsupervised when required.
Critical Thinking / Quality of Work
- Making educated and sound decisions
- Effective problem solver
Communication / Listening / Teamwork
- Communicating well and effectively, both written and oral communication.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Effective team player.
Dependability / Attendance
- Being professional, accountable, and trustworthy.
· Continual Improvement / Customer Service
- Practice continual improvement and innovation.
- Driving a “customer first” approach. 
Minimum Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or equivalency certificate.
· A Valid Driver’s License and a driving record that maintains insurability under the company’s vehicle and liability policies.
· Must be able to pass a criminal background check in the United States and Canada.
· Must be able to obtain a U.S. Passport and travel to Canada.
Primary Role – Project implementation activities including, but not limited to:
· Strictly follow client security protocols and safety policies.
· Successfully complete the background check and maintain client badging requirements.
· Unload truckloads of product and complete receiving documentation following Company processes.
· Stage materials to the project locations in accordance with the site/customer procedures.
· Clean the plenums and filter holding frames as required.
· Install filters per best practices, manufacturer’s instructions, and Company procedures.
· Stage dirty filters and debris to onsite dumpsters or for offsite disposal.
· Load, transfer, and offload spent filters and debris to offsite disposal sites as required.
· Perform screen maintenance (cleanings) at client locations.
· Perform filter maintenance (cleaning/vacuuming) at client locations.
· Obtain & maintain an NCT-1 certification from the National Air Filtration Association (Employer-Provided).
· Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers and vendors.
· Maintain project worksite cleanliness, general housekeeping, and material and tool organization.
· Safely operate forklifts/boom lifts while following OSHA and Company policies.
· Safely operate Company and / or rental vehicles.
· Safely use ladders and platform ladders using proper OSHA and Company policies.
· Maintain travel records and budget requirements.
Secondary Role - Responsibilities are to:
· Perform warehousing tasks including stocking, pulling orders, and execute inventory counts.
Other Duties
· Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities of the employee to do this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be subject to change.
Company Responsibilities and Authorities:
· Responsible for following quality and business procedures and work instructions.
· Responsible for upholding Company’s Quality Policy and provide consistent quality customer service.
· Responsible for upholding Company’s Safety Policy and promoting a safe work environment.
· Responsible to champion Company’s core values and promote the growth, vision, and development of the company.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
· None
Education, Licenses, and Certifications:
· OSHA Safety Course: Ladder, High Lift & Fall Protection certifications (Company-Provided)
· Forklift certification (Company provided)
· NAFA NCT-1 Technician certification (Company provided)
Travel requirements:
Extensive travel time to project locations across North America may be requited.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Tools provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Security clearance:
Ability to Relocate:
- Hilliard, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
