Maintenance Manager

US Farathane•Port Huron, MI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to provide maintenance service for all departments within the Port Huron Facility with a strong focus on preventative maintenance. This role involves maintaining electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical functions of all major and auxiliary equipment, ensuring presses operate on a 24-hour basis, and managing the inventory of spare parts. The position also requires initiating safety and preventive maintenance programs, performing modifications on tools, and acting as an interface between management and the workforce. Additionally, the Maintenance Manager will be responsible for building maintenance, managing the department budget, and maintaining computerized Maintenance Management Software.

Requirements

Electrical Skills (Logic level, 110V - 440V)
Relay Logic
PLC Programing Logic
Computer Logic
Blueprint Reading
Pneumatic Circuitry
Mechanical Blueprint Reading
Welding Skills
Fabricating Skills
Equipment Repair
Thinking Logic
Knowledge of Tool Room Equipment and Capabilities
Pneumatic Application Skills
Knowledge of Dial Calipers, Micrometers, and other Measuring Devices
Knowledge of Parts Inventory Requirements
Statistical Methods of Problem Solving
Neat in appearance
Pride in workmanship
Self-motivating
Communication skills
Organizing skills
Persistence
Planning Skills
Safety conscious
Record establishing and maintaining skills
Legible handwriting
Willingness to further education on personal time
Desire to seek out and solve problems
Innovate
Initiative
Must have lock-out tag out training.
Must have Supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

Lathe
Bridgeport
Surface Grinder
Work Experience

Responsibilities

Maintain electrical, hydraulic and mechanical functions of all major and auxiliary equipment to keep them in top level working condition.
Keep all presses in running condition on a 24-hour per day basis.
Submit requisitions for tools and supplies used in the production department after they are approved by the Plant Manager.
Supervise picking up parts and supplies purchased locally using the company vehicle.
Keep records of work to be done and categorized according to: projects, Saturday work, and short orders between mold changes.
Personally make all contacts with salesmen, suppliers, and servicemen through any type of communication necessary.
Initiate safety check program based on manufacturer’s recommendations of all machinery and equipment and repair oil leaks as required.
Initiate and maintain a rigid preventive maintenance program on all equipment and building functions based on manufacturer’s recommendations. Preventive maintenance records shall be kept in categories of required time plans between checks: daily, weekly, bimonthly, semi-annually, and annually.
Determine and maintain sufficient inventory of spare parts to insure minimum interruption to machinery and plant operation.
Keep records of barrel and screw usage and identify problem areas on the records.
Check dimensions and quality on all incoming screws and barrels.
Maintain updated records of screw and barrel wear by machine.
Continue to look at best in class, to reduce cost or repair.
Attend monthly QOS meetings with Manufacturing Manager.
Work with Plant Manager/Manufacturing Manager to schedule work to be done by maintenance crews on work days not scheduled for production.
Be responsible for all building maintenance. All work to be done by outside sources is to have the Plant Manager’s approval to authorize the work to be done.
Perform electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic modifications on tools when required.
When work load demands or during slow periods, and upon instructions from the Manufacturing Manager perform the duties of any position qualified for.
Maintain unscheduled maintenance downtime below the expected goal as set forth by the Manufacturing Manager.
Maintain computerized Maintenance Management Software on machine repairs and P/M.
Maintain department budget and cost control.
Be an active member of the safety team.
Perform other duties as required for the safe, efficient operation of the plant and its employees.
Directly supervises employees in the Maintenance Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Functions as a member of the cross functional team. Initial Universal Waste training required. Maintain a high standard for housekeeping and organization. Provides OJT to personal where appropriate.