Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:
- Leads a team of Maintenance Mechanics & Electricians in predictive & preventative maintenance and machine repair.
- Ensure tasks are completed in accordance with OSHA standards and regulations.
- Update spare parts file for part numbers creation based on needs and equipment reliability.
- Ensures maintenance is scheduled in a timely manner and works closely with Production to schedule and accomplish equipment and facility repairs.
- Develop and/or maintain Key Performance Indicators for tracking and reporting the performance of the maintenance function (downtime tracking, work order creation and coordination, repetitive maintenance requests, maintenance responsiveness).
- Provides long-term solutions and day-to-day support to all operating teams having issues with troubleshooting, problem analysis, equipment failures, etc.
- Trains employees in proper work methods and safety procedures.
- Utilize learned experiences to spread knowledge across shifts, ensuring all maintenance department learns on how to solve and address specific issues on each equipment.
- Develop SOP to standardize troubleshooting techniques.
- Maintains accurate records of maintenance work performed and inventory.
- Sends daily reports to operational team on PM and equipment status.
- Modification of PM frequencies based on known/documented failure(s) history.
- OEM best-practices and feedback from mechanics/inspections.
- Facilitate mechanic and operator inspections.
- Creation of nonscheduled work orders, maintain history of repairs and parts used.
- Identify capital needs and solutions focused on operational improvements within the facility.
- Submit purchase requests based on projects and equipment reliability.
- Participate in securing project job bids process and providing recommendations.
Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of maintenance or process/project engineering experience required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and previous leadership experience preferred.
- Strong sense of urgency and decision making, capability to adapt with good planning and priority setting skills.
- Experience with process controls and extrusion.
- Advanced troubleshooting techniques in mechanical and electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, gearboxes, extruders, dryers, mixers, vacuums, pumps, etc.)
- Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory and scheduling software preferred.
- Strong leadership skills (conflict resolution, facilitation, change management skills, decision making, empowerment and delegation) preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Reports To:
- Plant Maintenance Engineer
The perks of joining our Team
- Comprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices.
- Progressive PTO & Paid Holidays - Tenure-based paid time off plus eight paid holidays annually
- 401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sharing - Matching 5% on 6% of employee contributions and annual profit‑sharing contributions.
- Career Growth & Learning Support - Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs.
- Referral Bonus Program - Employee referral bonuses paid out over the new hire's first year.
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