Maintenance Manager I

H.B. FullerNorthbrook, IL
$100,000 - $125,000Onsite

About The Position

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring safe and proper maintenance and repair of production equipment. This position will oversee all aspects of the maintenance department including managing personnel, preventative/predictive maintenance programs, spearheading maintenance projects and coordinating with Production Team Management. This person should be a well-rounded individual who is a self-started looking to lead a team of professionals.

Requirements

  • Previous Maintenance Management experience or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Bachelor degree in electronics, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or similar field and at least 5 years of experience OR Successful completion of a vocational school or an associates degree in similar fields and 7 years of experience. Or 10 years of experience in maintenance as a technician or mechanic.
  • Knowledge of and experience with electromechanical machine adjustments, motor speeds, feed rates, and identification of machine problems resulting in down time Required
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues in the absence of schematics or electrical drawings
  • Fabrication Skills and general welding & brazing skills
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, blue prints and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
  • Significant experience with induction heaters, Electric Motors, Gearboxes, Drives, PLCS’s, Wiring, Compressors, Process Cooling Loops or other production equipment.
  • Significant experience troubleshooting electrical issues in the absence of schematics or electrical drawings
  • Significant experience with electromechanical machine adjustments, motor speeds, feed rates, and identification of machine problems resulting in downtime

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with induction heaters, HVAC, Electric Motors, Fork Lift Repair, Compressor Repair, Process Cooling Tower Experience, Dust Collection Preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and execute maintenance projects with the maintenance team.
  • Maintain and update the preventative maintenance schedule.
  • Report non-conformances and with support correct them.
  • Issue all purchase order request for maintenance projects.
  • Evaluate maintenance support staff for training needs.
  • Plan and oversee repair and installation activities.
  • Identify critical spare parts, monitor inventory, and re-order as necessary.
  • Keep maintenance logs.
  • Manage relationships with contractors and outside service providers.

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits
  • incentive and recognitions programs
  • health & wellness benefits
  • 401K contributions
  • paid time off
  • paid holidays
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