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Why Aludyne?

Aludyne is recognized as the #1 aluminum knuckle manufacturer in the world. We have over 30 strategically located facilities across the globe, with leading market shares in several key regions. With this infrastructure, we are able to serve our global customers as well as meet the needs of local demands of speed, flexibility and efficiency. 

At Aludyne, we aim to recruit and retain smart, inquisitive people fueled by the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives us. It’s how we deliver on the promises we make to customers, and to each other. We believe in continuous improvement for our workforce and providing them with the tools necessary to further their career while also giving them the autonomy to make a defined difference.

Benefits We Offer:

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Employer 401K Match, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation and holidays.

Description

Maintenance Manager

Reports To: Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary:

Promotes and supports the production environment at all times. Reports all non-routine work problems to management. Collaboratively responsible for robotic and automation programming, troubleshooting, implementations, and/or modifications. Provides maintenance support and assistance with machinery and equipment repairs, adjustments and modifications. Indirectly supervises activities of maintenance technicians and establishes plant-wide preventative maintenance program; focusing on prevention rather than detection for problems, as well as, staying involved with other departments problem solving efforts.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Work with and advise production floor supervision to accomplish adequate maintenance scheduling and manpower to achieve EBITDA and plant KPI targets.In accordance with Aludyne Values and Tenets, utilize a management review process to develop, measure, improve and achieve key measurable performance objectives including, but no limited to, the following:

o Cost per Good Shot

o Die Cast Uptime

o Machining Uptime

o On-Time Delivery

o Mean Time to Failure

o Mean Time to Repair 

Indirectly Supervises and performs a wide range of high skilled repairs to automated die cast machine (exclusive of die repair) and machining equipment cells, including preventative maintenance. Works from complex prints, verbal and written instructions.Inspects completed work for quality and completion of work ordered.Performs and supervises replacements, troubleshooting, repairs to electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical equipment.Sources vendors for parts, equipment and services to ensure timely repairs.Assists plant supervision in preparing timely performance reviews for assigned personnel, maintains and upgrades PM programs to maximize equipment life and production up-time.Focuses on prevention rather that detection for problems throughout the operation. Initiate problem-solving process and follow through on solutions.Serve on the Safety Committee to drive and support a safety culture and safety initiatives throughout the plant.Serve as a Lean Champion for a value stream team to promote value creation and learning opportunities for team members.Drive Continuous Improvement through the Product Line Review (PLR) process using lean thinking and problem solving.Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities   

Supervise, train, assign daily responsibilities, and discipline as necessary part of the Senior Maintenance staff. Requirements

 

Education and/or Experience 

Associates degree or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Broad background in all areas of maintenance - industrial, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic preferred. Lean Manufacturing Certification or training, experience with implementation of Lean Philosophies and Methods, Six Sigma, Problem Solving Training or related experience.

Skills and Abilities 

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. The fast paced, high-tech environment creates a demand for resolving a variety of technical and utilization problems on a daily basis. The incumbent must work from complex blueprints, engineering instructions or repair orders; of having been given the nature of the problem, show the ability to analyze and evaluate what must be done to remedy the production problems resulting from equipment failure.Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.Computer Skills: Computer literate to read, write, and reply to e-mail. Microsoft word and excel background preferred.Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to train others in routine maintenance procedures. 

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations 

None

Additional Competencies 

Lean Manufacturing Knowledge:Standardized WorkTakt TimeVSM5SWaste TrainingProblem Solving:APS - complete facilitation trainingLead APS event for specific goalSix Sigma - One day Green Belt training - Project5 Why training and event leadership8D

Physical Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; be able to handle and/or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to communicate. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and bend, kneel, squat, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job are the same as required for a driver’s license in the state in which the person lives and will be demonstrated by maintaining that license.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

 

Aludyne does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting service associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to any member within Aludyne will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Talent Acquisition Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services. 

Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.

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