• Accountable for Maintenance of Production Equipment and some processes. 
• Supervisory Responsibilities requiring adherence to Company policies and procedures.
• Develop, maintain, and administer a group qualified to maintain all equipment. 
• Coordinate activities of workers engaged in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment. 
• Analyze and resolve work problems, and/or assist workers in solving work problems. 
• Execute effective predictive and preventative maintenance program to minimize unscheduled downtime. 
• Schedule and direct all maintenance personnel. Coordinate maintenance schedules for the most effective use. Coordinate the training of Maintenance Personnel. Participate in hiring, termination and disciplinary action of department personnel. 
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve maintenance problems and to keepmanufacturing equipment operating in an efficient manner. 
• Review various reports andconfer as needed with the Production / Technical Manager to review problems and to ensure corrective action also establishes priorities to minimize downtime.
•  Assure maintenance and repairs for all aspects of the plant equipment and facility. 
• Maintains a preventive and predictive maintenance programs on all machinery, equipment, etc., with documentation and recordsnecessary to support the program. 
• Coordinate maintenance department inventory systemto be certain adequate supply of material and repair parts are in stock to reduce production downtime due to breakdown of equipment.
• Maintain contact with manufactures’ representatives to keep abreast of latest developments and techniques in maintenance and repair fields. Ensure department is trained to the latest techniques.
•  Coordinate to ensure the facility is constantly in a clean and safe condition.

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of jobassignments and adequate coverage for production, making sure overtime hours are assigned evenly across the team.
• Recommend and justify modifications of existing equipment and the possiblereplacement of existing equipment which will improve operations and reduce maintenance costs.
• Responsible for maintaining maintenance tools and shop equipment. 
• Direct supportand involvement of new equipment at Launch, including review and approval of Technical Specifications, attendance at Design Reviews, and Equipment run-off prove out. 
• Responsible for employee safety. Enforce safety compliance by ensuring the proper training is given in OSHA mandatedregulations, such as Lock Out/Tag Out, Welding Safety, Electrical Safety, etc. Ensure compliance with company safety rules and regulations.

Education:

Required Education Level Bachelor's Level Degree in Engineering or similar.                                                   Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position.

Skills/Requirements:

• 7-10 Minimum Yearsof Experience in related field (high volume manufacturing environment) with background in engineering and maintenance of equipment.
• 5-9 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry. 
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces. 
• Strong knowledge and experience with electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems. 
• Demonstrate skills in self-organization, planning, prioritizing, follow, delegation, and holding people accountable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
•  Demonstrateability of driving process control, change management and the use of data to drive decisions.
•  Proficiency using internet based and PC based computer applications to record, analyse, and report information.
•  Ability to handle extended hours when needed, specifically during equipment downtime or reacting to customer requirements. · Willing to help other YFAI plants orprovide resources when needed.
• Electrical Journeyman’s license preferred. 
• 3-5 Minimum Years of plastic processing. 
• 3-5 Technical supervisory experience.