SUMMARY
Directs and coordinates activities of maintenance workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, utility and environmental systems of the industrial plant by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
Reviews job orders to determine work priorities.
Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
Coordinates activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products under the technical guidance of Plant Engineering.
Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, gas, and air required for operations. Works with others to ensure reliable electrical service.
Manages a team of environmental technicians and works alongside the Plant Engineering Environmental Engineer to ensure environmental compliance and procedural adherence.
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.
Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
Reviews new product plans and discusses equipment needs and modifications with design engineers.
Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations within department
Directs training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.
Develops and implements training programs to ensure that the entire employee base is constantly updated on current company initiatives and/or concepts. These include, but are not limited to: “Lean Manufacturing”, “TPM Programs” and “Employee Empowerment 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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages 9-10 lead-persons and with a total of 30-50 employees in the Mechanical and Facilities Maintenance Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or eight to ten years related experience in a metal forging facility supervising a minimum of 30 mechanics, millwrights, and/or maintenance support staff; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have working knowledge of furnace combustion, refractory, hydraulics, mobile equipment & PIVs (Diesel, Propane, Electric), closed loop colling systems, vacuum systems and chambers, CNC machine tools, refrigeration, and basic control systems.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, vendors and customers.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be computer literate.