Responsible for promoting and supporting the Company goals and vision by identifying and implementing a proactive maintenance strategy that ensures efficient plant operations by enabling the workforce to meet all production and scheduling goals in a safe work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of OEM machine controllers (list machines).
- Perform mechanical repairs (and rebuild) on all machines.
- Pull and replace machine linear guides and ball screws.
- Support with scheduling PM, reading report, diagrams, and drawings.
- Working knowledge of tool Probing function for CNC Mill Machines.
- Able to work with complex NC machine up to & including 5 Axis.
- Perform machine leveling and alignment on all machines.
- Identify and replace parts as necessary.
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machine tool equipment and controls.
- Use machine tool manuals, technical documents, and internal and vendor resources to research machine issues.
- General facilities maintenance.
- Coordinate with external suppliers and maintenance companies to ensure timely and accurate completion of work.
- Work based on a sense of urgency with machine down conditions.
- In conjunction with production team, will support continuous improvement of development of PM instructions and schedules to prevent failures.
- Troubleshoot hydraulics, electronics, and software, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
- Implement and oversee a "Computerized Maintenance Managements System" that includes downtime tracking/reporting, work order generation and management, preventative maintenance, spare-parts tracking, and ordering creating a Total Productive Maintenance system.
- Create a safe environment for all team members, ensuring all safety devices are in place and operating correctly, utilizing safety protocols during operations and repairs, i.e. Lockout - Tagout, protective gear, etc.
- Analyze electrical, mechanical, and operational issues and take corrective measures to support maximum machine uptime and efficiency.
- Review production schedules and perform changes or scheduled maintenance with minimal disruption to plant operations.
- Work directly with contracted outside technical resources on scheduling activities and training of operators and maintenance technician.
- Supervise maintenance resources to support operations creating maximum productivity and include technical skills to support current and future automation.
- Active team member of the manufacturing operations team supports productivity improvement initiatives, participates in problem solving activities, supports capital projects and installations.
- Troubleshooting machinery breakdowns or malfunctions, identifying the cause, and repairing or replacing malfunctioning components.
- Installing new CNC machinery or computerized control systems as needed.
- Maintaining equipment records, including work orders and repair logs.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals to determine work procedures.
- Reassemble machines and equipment after completing repairs and make sure they are operating correctly.
- Install new machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
- Train other workers in the use and maintenance of machines, tools, and equipment.
- Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
- Order parts and supplies as needed.
- Inspect completed work to ensure that it meets specifications and standards.
- General facilities maintenance.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Other Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Additional specialized training/education relevant to the position
- Must be organized and responsible to manage maintenance staff.
- Must have proven maintenance/technical progressive experience in an industrial environment.
- Five (5) or more years of managerial experience highly preferred.
- General maintenance knowledge.
- Ability to read and follow schematics.
- Knowledge of manufacturing operating systems.
- Understanding a variety of mechanical systems.
- Intermediate computer knowledge/skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Detail oriented with high level of accuracy.
- Knowledge of Safety Rules and OSHA guidelines.
Mental and Physical Requirements:
- Able to read, speak and write English.
- Employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; climb up and down stairs; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; kneeling; pushing or pulling; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
- Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, (FRC) gloves, hearing protection and hard hats when needed.
- Able to work under stressful conditions at times.
- Strong work ethics of integrity and honesty striving for excellence in all activities employing accompanying communication.
- Dependability, reliability, fulfilling responsibilities.
This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.
