Seeking a hands-on, technically capable individual to help us run and build our maintenance department. Heavy manufacturing, foundry type business. Successful candidate will have significant growth potential in the company.

Role

• Lead a team of 12-18 technicians on 3 shifts, 7 days per week, supporting plant operations and facilities; schedule, supervise and ensure timely execution of projects and repairs
• Transfer knowledge of basic maintenance practices to crew and develop procedures to support training
• Execute preventative maintenance schedule
• Assist in the planning and execution of multiple plant projects both large and small
• Assist in the managing of vendors, contractors, equipment and spare parts for the plant
• Position reports to the Plant Engineering & Maintenance Manager

Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or certifications in industrial maintenance, electrical or mechanical disciplines
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in some combination of performing/managing the following:
• Welding and fabricating
• Refractory and furnace lining
• Electrical and electronic controls; troubleshooting and/or programming
• Combustion processes, burners, valve trains, temperature controllers
• Mobile equipment including forklifts, wheel loaders
• Material handling, conveyors
• Ventilation systems with 50-250 HP motor Bag houses (dust collectors)
• Strong history of leadership, planning and people development
• Focus on Safety and employee involvement
• Training and developing employees
• Computer literate and proficient with MS Office, etc.
• Preventive Maintenance experience – maintaining a working system
• English and Spanish language fluency

Desired Qualifications

• Project management, capital projects experience
• Experience with Data Acquisition Systems and Software
• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment