Job Description

SCOPE OF POSITION:    Develop and lead a maintenance department that applies technical knowledge, understands urgency, and is committed to Predictive and preventive maintenance while supporting the daily needs of an active manufacturing environment. The manufacturing environment includes electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. The candidate must have the ability to manage people and projects, provide oversight and give direction using knowledge of equipment principles, be able to troubleshoot at a level beyond basic understanding and disseminate that understanding to have their team quickly rectify failures and prevent repeat issues. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversees the troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and numerical controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment.  
• Conducts one on one meetings with maint. supervisor(s) and skip level meeting with maint. mechanic(s) / electrician member(s), ensures onboarding, training and employee relation matters are handled in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Oversees work performed applying a thorough knowledge of mechanical theories and principles including writing specifications to be executed by the maintenance team according to the plan and budget for the project(s).
• Ensures that installs, starts ups and shut downs of equipment is in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.
• Advises supervisors / operators and maintenance mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with mechanical equipment and components.
• Informs appropriate management of potential mechanical / electrical problems, develops corrective plans and ensures that work is carried out in a safe manner in accordance with company and OSHA policies.
• Plans and ensures execution of preventive and predictive maintenance functions as required. 
• Assists maintenance personnel with mechanical troubleshooting. 
• Verifies the training for maintenance and/or other technical level employees and works to retain talent.
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum of 7-10 years of proven experience in the mechanical or hydraulic or pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas.

Experience in leading and motivating direct report team members, union leadership preferred.

Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment, and especially must be able to interface and communicate with line operators in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting.

Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.

Must be highly safety conscientious.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, physical and drug test

EDUCATION

High school diploma or its equivalent required. Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is required. Engineering experience highly valued.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS OPERATED AND/OR WORKED FROM:

• ERP / MRP software (Mapics, JDE, SAP, etc.)
• Excel software knowledge (pivot tables, v look up, h look up) preferred

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The job requires working in a manufacturing environment around equipment and machines in a production manufacturing setting. Plant environment includes dust, fumes, heat and climatic conditions typical in foundries, forge shops, or manufacturing facilities. May also be working in office or outside. 

HOURS OF WORK   

Position would typically be on first shift, however second, or third shift support might also be required. Off shift work may be required in the event of breakdowns.