About this role
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Promotes and supports safety culture and ensures compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Reviews job orders to determine work priorities. Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.
• Develops preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff.
• Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
• Directs training and orientation of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.
• Prepares department budget and monitors expenditure of funds in budget.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or GED certificate required; bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• Three years of experience in maintenance operations within heavy industrial manufacturing operation preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• General knowledge of the inner workings of heavy industrial equipment reconditioning and repair.
• Ability to interpret drawings and use the required tools.
• Ability to speak and write English.
• Ability to effectively lead a team.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, contractors, management, and employees.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and chemical systems.
• Ability to gather information and perform root cause analysis and problem-solving.
• Computer literacy skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.