Maintenance Supervisor (Pitman Night Shift)

Silfab Solar•Burlington, WA

5h•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance and Reliability Supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning and reviewing maintenance work. This role involves performing a variety of duties related to the supervision of maintenance activities, as well as training, supervising, and evaluating the work of employees. The company, Silfab Solar, is a leading automated solar panel manufacturing facility in North America, focused on reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy. With over 40 years of solar experience, Silfab operates state-of-the-art facilities utilizing advanced manufacturing technology to produce high-efficiency PV modules for the North American market. The team of over 700 experts is dedicated to the company's mission and evolving technology for future solar products.

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.