Maintenance Manager

US Farathane
Port Huron

Email resume to nahrens@usfarathane.com.

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager. Provide maintenance service for all departments within Port Huron Facility with a strong focus on preventative maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Maintain electrical, hydraulic and mechanical functions of all major and auxiliary equipment to keep them in top level working condition.
• Keep all presses in running condition on a 24-hour per day basis.
• Submit requisitions for tools and supplies used in the production department after they are approved by the Plant Manager.
• Supervise picking up parts and supplies purchased locally using the company vehicle.
• Keep records of work to be done and categorized according to:  projects, Saturday work, and short orders between mold changes.
• Personally make all contacts with salesmen, suppliers, and servicemen through any type of communication necessary.
• Initiate safety check program based on manufacturer’s recommendations of all machinery and equipment and repair oil leaks as required.
• Initiate and maintain a rigid preventive maintenance program on all equipment and building functions based on manufacturer’s recommendations.  Preventive maintenance records shall be kept in categories of required time plans between checks: daily, weekly, bimonthly, semi-annually, and annually.
• Determine and maintain sufficient inventory of spare parts to insure minimum interruption to machinery and plant operation.
• Keep records of barrel and screw usage and identify problem areas on the records.
  •  Check dimensions and quality on all incoming screws and barrels.
  •  Maintain updated records of screw and barrel wear by machine.
  •  Continue to look at best in class, to reduce cost or repair.  
• Work with Plant Manager/Manufacturing Manager to schedule work to be done by maintenance crews on work days not scheduled for production.
• Be responsible for all building maintenance.  All work to be done by outside sources is to have the Plant Manager’s approval to authorize the work to be done.
• Perform electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic modifications on tools when required.
• When work load demands or during slow periods, and upon instructions from the Manufacturing Manager perform the duties of any position qualified for.
• A key role in management requires you to be an interface between management and the work force.  Properly handled, this responsibility allows communications to flow freely both ways from the work force to management, as well as from management to the work force. You are required to keep these lines open by initiating appropriate communications with all co-worker’s subordinates, colleagues, and high levels of management, and respond to all communications in a timely manner.
• Maintain unscheduled maintenance downtime below the expected goal as set forth by the Manufacturing Manager.
• Maintain computerized Maintenance Management Software on machine repairs and P/M.
• Maintain department budget and cost control.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to take corrective action for all nonconforming items identified by the employee.
• Be an active member of the safety team.
• Perform other duties as required for the safe, efficient operation of the plant and its employees.
• Supervisory Responsibility- Directly supervises employees in the Maintenance Department.  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. In the event that this position becomes vacant, the General Manager will resume responsibilities.
• Environmental Responsibility- Functions as a member of the cross functional team. Initial Universal Waste training required. Maintain a high standard for housekeeping and organization.
• Provides OJT to personal where appropriate.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education and/or Experience  Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Must have injection molding experience preferred