Oversee the maintenance of machinery to ensure efficient operations and the minimizing of production downtime. Hire and train staff to handle daily maintenance needs. Provide information and recommendations for new equipment purchases and facility improvements. Communicate expectations for work and safety standards to Maintenance team, and all of Production staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to production assembly machines and to other automated equipment
- Independently diagnose equipment problems and determine course of action for repairs as needed.
- Direct weekly / monthly / yearly Preventative Maintenance Plans for facility and equipment
- Select appropriate course of action for repairs.
- Track equipment efficiency
- Test and calibrate equipment to ensure it is functioning within specified standards
- Ensure safe use of power and hand-held tools and equipment.
- Maintain equipment records and warranties
- Solicit quotes for new and replacement equipment
- Work with vendors on delivery and commissioning equipment
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures, quality systems, policies, OSHA standards, and other regulations.
- Facility maintenance as needed
- Timely communication with Production Manager and Operations Office
- Triage equipment repairs with Maintenance team
- 5+ years previous maintenance experience in production facility (brewery preferred)
- Extensive knowledge in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical controls, pneumatics, steam, electrical, plumbing and machinery
- Solution driven
- Keen attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work efficient and accurately in nosy environments
- Ability to work at a face pace, in high pressure situations, while maintaining professionalism
- Ability to communicate detailed instructions (verbal and written) to staff
- Forklift Certified