Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Improve equipment uptime by reducing technical downtime, addressing safety concerns, minimizing waste, and enhancing overall team performance.
- Provide technical consultation, analysis, and evaluation of automation systems, advanced manufacturing methods, and equipment-related issues.
- Manage maintenance inventory, including ordering, organizing, and issuing spare parts, with a focus on high-value and critical components to ensure immediate repair availability.
- Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives within Maintenance.
- Act as a key technical resource to Maintenance and Production teams for troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues.
- Develop and maintain work instructions to support TPM and Preventive Maintenance programs.
- Support the commissioning and startup of new equipment and systems, ensuring smooth integration with minimal disruption to operations.
- Contribute to mechanical and system improvements through TPM, PM, and capital expenditure projects.
- Apply electrical and mechanical expertise to diagnose and resolve complex manufacturing issues impacting equipment reliability.
- Ensure maintenance standards align with plant objectives, cost targets, and customer requirements.
- Track and report KPIs, including Mean Time Between Failure, Mean Time to Repair, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
- Support training and development of maintenance technicians, including onboarding and upskilling initiatives.
- Maintain availability to respond to critical equipment failures outside of standard working hours as required.
- Provide off-shift coverage when necessary, including during technician absences or vacations.
- Oversee contractor activities, particularly during scheduled shutdowns, ensuring work is completed safely and effectively.
- Drive improvements in facility safety systems, safeguards, and equipment reliability.
- Ensure adherence to company standards of business conduct, values, and policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:
- Results: Decision Making
- People: People
- Vision: Strategic Thinking
Required Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience leading a maintenance team in a 24/5 manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills with solid mechanical, electrical, and mathematical aptitude.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Highly analytical, detail-oriented, hands-on, and self-motivated.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to work independently and demonstrate results-driven leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
- Hands-on technical experience in:
- Mechanical assembly and machine repair
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- PLCs, robotics, and control systems
- Manual machining (considered an asset)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience using CAD software.
- Trade certification (e.g., Industrial Millwright 433A or Industrial Electrician 442A).
- 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience, including 2–3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Experience working in a 24/5 or similar manufacturing environment with on-call responsibilities.
- SAP experience for maintenance planning, parts management, and work order tracking.
Salary: $68,272-$93,631
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The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting. Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.
NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.
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Note, job will remain posted until it is filled.
