Maintenance Supervisor (Pitman Night Shift)

Silfab Solar•Burlington, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance and Reliability Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning and reviewing maintenance work; perform a variety of responsible duties related to the supervision of maintenance activities; as well as train, supervise and evaluate the work of employees. This role involves implementing new equipment technologies for manufacturing and quality improvements, supervising the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and processes, and coordinating product and process design changes. The supervisor will analyze technology, resources, and market demands to plan project feasibility, perform administrative functions, and participate in purchasing maintenance materials and outside technical services. They will also assist in establishing and implementing a preventative maintenance program, investigate equipment failures, provide corrective actions, and supervise PM and PD plans using automated software. Monitoring parts requests to ensure adequate inventory and cost efficiencies, leading continuous improvement tasks, and ensuring equipment and processes run optimally are key responsibilities. The role also includes providing technical support to the production team, facilitating the selection of appropriate resources, and ensuring adherence to all legislative requirements and safety standards.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of engineering concepts including electrical, mechanical and robotics system.
Able to read wiring diagrams, electrical/mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, and ladder/function block logic.
Working knowledge of industrial PCs and PLCs (Siemens Step 7, Beckhoff Twin Cat) and electric circuitry consisting of contractors, relays, main voltage/control voltage, limit switches and proximity sensors
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to work cross-functionally with effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Detailed oriented individual capable of time and project management.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.
2 to 3 years’ experience in supervisory position.
Must be able to lift and move materials up to 25 pounds independently and participate in team lifts of approximately 60 pounds as required for essential production tasks.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position or move throughout the production floor for extended periods (for the duration of the shift up to 8+ hours per shift).
Must be able to operate, position, adjust, or move equipment, tools, or materials necessary for production processes.
Capable of performing consistent, manual production tasks over long shifts.
Must be able to work in typical manufacturing environmental conditions, including areas requiring PPE, exposure to noise, and temperature variation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with ABB robots, preferred.
Experience in highly automated environments, preferred.
Some fabrication experience preferred

Responsibilities

Implement new equipment technologies for manufacturing and quality improvements including equipment upgrades, process technologies, tooling, and manufacturing techniques.
Supervise and plan the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and process within the facility.
Coordinate product and process design and changes.
Confer with management, production, and marketing/sales staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
Analyze technology, resources, needs, and market and customer demands, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, enforcing rules, and assisting in decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings internally and externally.
Participate in purchasing maintenance materials and outside technical services in accordance with established company protocol and procedures.
Assist in the establishment and implementation of systematic preventative maintenance program with the Maintenance and Reliability Manager.
Investigate equipment failures and unexpected breakdowns.
Provide corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.
Supervise PM and PD (preventive and predictive maintenance) plans with the use of automated software packages.
Monitor parts requests to ensure adequate inventory and cost efficiencies are being met according to departmental budget.
Lead CI (continuous improvement) tasks reporting back to management with status updates.
Ensure equipment and processes are running optimally at all times.
Provide technical support to our production team and perform other tasks as needed.
Facilitate selection of appropriate resources (contractors, suppliers, etc.) to minimize costs and assure on time and on budget completion.
Ensure, enforce, and adhere to all legislative requirements.
Constantly enhance the motivation and team-spirit of all operation staff.
Minimize the risk of accidents and pollution.