Job Description

Summary

Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews job orders to determine work priorities.
• Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Coordinates activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products.
• Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.
• Develops preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff. Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials. Reviews new product plans and discusses equipment needs and modifications with design engineers.
• Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.
• Directs training and indoctrination of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.
• Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Production Manager for action.
• Prepares department budget and monitors expenditure of funds in budget.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manages one subordinate supervisor who supervises a total of 10-12 employees in the Maintenance department.
• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
• 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.

Education and/or Experience Associate's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Science from a two-year college or technical school; and six to eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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