Principal Maintenance Mechanic

CONMED Corporation • Largo, FL

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About The Position

This position is responsible for leading the repair and maintenance of production machines and equipment. This position ensures that departmental requirements are fulfilled, including safety compliance, adherence to internal procedures, and compliance with regulatory standards. The Principal Maintenance Mechanic also drives continuous improvement initiatives to help achieve strategic initiatives for the maintenance department.

Requirements

• 7 - 10 years of experience with CNC, lasers, marking, welding, packaging, machine tool repair or other related technology.
• Must be able to stand for up to eight hours per day, ability to move about, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to utilize a variety of tools/equipment to complete tasks.
• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints and sketches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee regular maintenance and repairs on CNC machines, including multi-axis mills, Swiss turn lathes, EDM machines, and other CNC equipment.
• Lead and oversee regular maintenance and repairs on injection molding machines, autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, electrochemical finishing equipment, etc.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize machine downtime and increase machine reliability.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to CNC machine maintenance, repair, and performance (manuals and troubleshooting guides)
• Works with minimal oversight from supervisor. Mentor and guide junior technicians and 3rd party vendors.
• Train and mentor junior maintenance staff on production machine maintenance and repair techniques.
• Stay at the forefront of advancements in CNC machine technology and drive recommendations for process improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Coordinate and manage 3rd Party Vendor labor and production equipment moves in collaboration with the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) guidance to Manufacturing Engineering to ensure efficient and effective equipment operations.
• Lead initiatives with the EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) Coordinator to identify and implement solutions to safety hazards associated with production equipment.
• Ensure and enforce compliance of all CNC machines with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct and lead spot audits for safety compliance.
• Utilize and optimize software, including an electronic Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), email, and the internet to track & cross-reference PM requirements, communicate, order supplies, and gain access to manuals, procedures, or specifications.
• Serve as the primary system administrator for CMMS, ensuring its effective use and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees