Maintenance Foreman

Union Electric Steel Corporation•Burgettstown, PA

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Union Electric Steel Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Foreman for its manufacturing plant in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. The position oversees maintenance and repairs of electrical and mechanical equipment related to machine operations and assists with troubleshooting and diagnostics to support quality. The role supervises maintenance personnel, promotes workplace safety, and ensures maintenance and repair work is completed correctly and on time. It also includes planning and recordkeeping, equipment failure analysis, corrective actions, budget input, employee counseling, and accident investigations. Physical duties may include walking and climbing stairs, traversing the facility, performing repairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The work may take place in hot, cold, and dusty environments, and appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn. Reasonable accommodation may be available for essential job functions. Pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening are required for new hires.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of PLC, CNC, and NC machinery.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Ability to identify issues and determine needed repairs.
Excellent management and supervisory skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CMMS software, and Oracle.
Experience reading and writing machine code, including M code and G code.
At least five years of maintenance experience in a machine shop environment.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
Ability to work in hot, cold, and dusty environments; walk and climb stairs; traverse the facility; perform repairs; lift up to 50 pounds; and wear appropriate PPE.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of supervisory experience in a union shop is preferred.
A BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day supervision of maintenance personnel.
Promote a safety-conscious work environment.
Hire and train maintenance department staff.
Determine work schedules, sequences, and assignments based on priorities, equipment quantity, and personnel skills.
Monitor inventory and maintenance shop conditions to ensure safe, adequate working conditions; order repair materials and spare parts as needed.
Analyze equipment failures to help prevent future problems.
Observe and test machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other test devices.
Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Provide input for capital expenditure planning based on equipment failure history and recommend equipment upgrades.
Record repairs and maintenance performed.
Compile operational or personnel records, including time and production records, inventory data, repair or maintenance statistics, and test results.
Develop, implement, or evaluate maintenance policies and procedures.
Assist with departmental budget estimates and costs of specific repair projects.
Ensure maintenance and repair work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Counsel employees about work-related issues and help them correct job-skill deficiencies.
Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings.
Traverse the property and facility to diagnose issues and plan repairs or maintenance, and perform repairs when needed.