Kennedy Valve-Assistant Maintenance Manager

McWane, Inc.•Elmira, NY

8d•$107,067 - $132,260•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Manager oversees maintenance, repair, and facility management across a heavy manufacturing plant with foundry, machining, and finishing operations. The role aims to maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and safety through maintenance-team leadership, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, maintenance planning, capital projects, and efficient facility operations. The position coordinates with production and other stakeholders and ensures work complies with applicable environmental, safety, quality, manufacturer, and regulatory standards. The role leads and develops maintenance supervisors, technicians, and facilities staff; manages daily maintenance activities and equipment troubleshooting; oversees foundry and precision machine-shop assets; and uses a CMMS to plan work and monitor performance. It also manages buildings, grounds, utilities, contractors, operating budgets, inventory, and capital improvements. The position promotes safe work practices and supports environmental and regulatory compliance. The work takes place on the manufacturing floor and in an office, with exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, odors, and fumes. The role may require temporarily alternating shifts for operational needs and minimal travel to other McWane facilities and suppliers. The position requires flexibility for shift coverage during operating hours.

Requirements

At least 7 years of maintenance or facility leadership in heavy manufacturing within a foundry or machine-shop environment.
At least 5 years of experience in a unionized setting.
Proven experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation systems, including PLC programming, HMI diagnostics, and Ethernet/IP networks.
Proven experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal controls and motor drives.
Proven FANUC robot programming and troubleshooting experience, especially in pick-and-place, grinding, or machine-tending roles.
Demonstrated success leading large skilled-trade teams and improving uptime, safety, and cost control.
Flexibility to provide shift coverage during operating hours.
Ability to stand for extended periods, walk throughout the facility, and occasionally perform hands-on maintenance.
Ability to perform standard office work and use a computer.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent hands-on experience is considered.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, and mentor maintenance supervisors, technicians, and facilities team members across the plant and grounds.
Promote safety, accountability, and continuous improvement; conduct performance reviews, set goals, and manage workforce planning.
Coordinate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders to align operations.
Build relationships with union leadership and interpret collective bargaining agreements consistently and respectfully.
Supervise daily maintenance activities and ensure timely response to breakdowns and maintenance requests.
Manage preventive and corrective maintenance of foundry equipment, including induction furnaces, sand systems, molding machines, shot blasters, and dust collectors.
Oversee precision maintenance of CNC mills, lathes, and robotics, including calibration, spindle rebuilding, and axis alignment.
Implement predictive maintenance methods, including vibration analysis and infrared thermography.
Use the CMMS for work planning, prioritization, performance reporting, maintenance records, and cost tracking.
Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime.
Ensure maintenance work meets quality standards and follows manufacturers’ recommendations and regulatory codes.
Maintain uptime of Allen-Bradley and Siemens controls and drives, and FANUC robotic arms.
Lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of control-system, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures.
Manage building and grounds maintenance, including structural integrity, plumbing, lighting, utilities, HVAC, waste systems, and air systems.
Manage contractors and vendors for facility projects, utility maintenance, and specialized services.
Coordinate capital projects, including CNC equipment installation and robotic cell integration.
Ensure environmental compliance related to emissions, waste disposal, and stormwater management.
Develop and manage the maintenance and facilities operating budget; monitor labor, overtime, and material costs.
Forecast and control labor, parts, supplies, and capital project expenses.
Coordinate maintenance windows with foundry and machine-shop production managers to minimize impact on throughput.
Plan and justify capital improvements and equipment replacements.
Monitor inventory of high-wear foundry and machine-shop components.
Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, NEC, and other applicable requirements.
Support inspections, permitting, and environmental controls, including air emissions and dust collection.
Enforce Lockout/Tagout, confined-space entry protocols, and PPE requirements for molten-metal and respirable crystalline silica hazards.
Ensure proper handling, documentation, and disposal of hazardous waste, including used hydraulic oils, slag, and chemical binders.