Maintenance Technician

HDI•Livonia, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An international leader in aviation Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry. Information on the division: Located in Livonia, Michigan, spanning 3 facilities (100,000+ sq. ft.) with over 130 employees, Beaver Aerospace & Defense is one of Héroux-Devtek’s centers of excellence for design, development, manufacturing, and assembly of ball screws, actuation systems and other aerospace components. Our ball screws, ball splines, gears, and electromechanical linear/rotary actuators are custom designed to fit virtually any application with superior performance, quality and precision. In fact, our actuation solutions are installed on some of the most advanced aircraft, missile applications and mission-critical space exploration systems in the world, featuring the latest in motion control technology. With a strong focus on custom precision manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques, we aim to remain the best value producer of complex and precision Aerospace & Defense components. Summary: The maintenance coordinator supervises a staff of facilities and production maintenance workers who perform maintenance service and repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and machine and electrical servicing for the organization’s facilities and production equipment. This position will monitor procedures and equipment to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. The maintenance coordinator contributes to the development of maintenance processes and procedures.

Requirements

Must have working knowledge of all or some of the following: electrical/electronic circuits, PLC’s, wire installation/termination, combustion, power distribution, electronics process control computers conduit threading, schematics, bending and installation, AC and DC drives and welding.
Must be "hands on" and ensure that all staff receive proper levels of training to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities of team
Ability to perform Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed above
Knowledge of ISO 9001 elements and understanding of their applicability to the department
Proficient use of Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
Basic understanding of manufacturing equipment maintenance (hydraulics, pneumatic, motors, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Experience in Lean Manufacturing concepts and OSHA requirements (preferred)
Preferred three (3) years journey-level experience as a maintenance technician maintaining and repairing heavy industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

Responsible for promoting, supporting and enforcing the elements of ISO 9001 as they apply to the maintenance department.
Implement TPM program that supports operations and business objectives
Conduct daily shift start-up meetings discussing safety issues and the expected workload.
Maintain strict adherence to company and safety policies/procedures.
Supervises safety and environmental programs to meet regulatory requirements.
Create a culture of safety within the maintenance department.
Participates in safety meetings and dialogs, performs Job Hazard Analysis, and performs Incident Investigations as needed to maintain the safest work environment possible
Takes ownership of safety processes; performs maintenance safety program audits (Lockout/Tag out, Confined Space, Fall Protection, PPE, mobile equipment, etc.).
Inform Manager of all employees or production issues as they arise.
Directly supervises employees in the maintenance department
Ensure machinery in area is safe and working optimally; maintain constant alert for hazardous conditions and practices.
Responsible for equipment maintenance and reliability throughout the plant and will maintain and repair heavy industrial machinery which includes plant equipment, piping systems, fluid power systems, cutting, burning and all types of welding
Responsible for building maintenance and reliability and will maintain all relevant plant systems including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, landscaping/irrigation, HVAC, and general building construction and improvements.
Ability to make decisions on equipment repairs and be self-motivated.
Ability to read, follow and understand electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings, blueprints, schematics, code requirements, service manuals and manufacturers’ specifications
Monitors condition of equipment and makes maximum use of planned outages
Reduces MTTO (occurrence restoration), increases MTBO (between occurrences)
Works with Purchasing, Maintenance, Engineering, and Physical Distribution in maintaining services for the plant.
Determines work priorities for weekly and daily maintenance schedules and assists in the coordination of maintenance activities affecting production or quality.
Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize to ensure minimum interruption to process.
Communicate, motivate, supervise, counsel, develop, and discipline all direct reports when necessary.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees as well as apprising performance and rewarding/disciplining and addressing complaints
Conduct annual employee performance reviews; work closely with Manager to implement wage increases

Benefits

Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth
A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product
Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
9 paid holidays
A comprehensive group insurance plan including a HSA/FSA options, Dental & Vision Coverage for Domestic Partnerships
Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference