Maintenance Manager

Job Highlights

Title	Maintenance Manager
Type	Full Time
Experience	7 Years
Function	Manufacturing
Location	Fort Worth, TX, United States
Company	Illinois Tool Works

Company Profile

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is a global, diversified manufacturer of industrial equipment and components. It operates in numerous segments, including automotive, food equipment, and construction.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Maintenance Manager who will ensure efficient operations of multiple facilities and equipment, as well as the care for all grounds and support equipment, through the direction of a technical support staff made up of leads, technicians, custodians, and the purchase of necessary outside technical and non-technical support services.

Oversees technicians with various specialties and inspects work for completion and accuracy.

Sets priorities for projects and work orders.

Enforces safety and housekeeping practices.

Maintains preventive maintenance programs.

Ensures all maintenance records and documentation are properly managed.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

Work Experience

• At least 7 years of experience in general mechanical maintenance of production machinery, to include reading blueprints, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, electrical, and ordering of machine parts (required)
• At least 10 years of experience as a maintenance supervisor or manager (required)

License/Certification

• 10-Hour OSHA training (required)
• Brazing/welding certifications (preferred)
• Current Aerial lift certification (required)
• Current Forklift certification (required)
• EPA Universal Certification (preferred)
• First Aid/CPR certified (preferred)
• Must have a current Texas Driver’s License (required to drive company vehicles)
• Qualified Electrical Training (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to drive all company vehicles between properties, as needed, to relocate tools and equipment to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Assign and promote safety committee participation from the maintenance department.
• Complete online safety, cybersecurity, and legal training as required.
• Coordinate maintenance spending with the MRO buyer to stay within budget.
• Coordinate with other teams to provide support when needed, including, but not limited to, the safety team, Manufacturing Engineering team, marketing team, and HR team, to ensure all company objectives are met.
• Create or maintain training plans and skill metrics for all maintenance employees, including coordination of any outside training.
• Ensure employees have the right tools and PPE to complete tasks safely.
• Ensure maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance are completed and properly documented within the CMMS software.
• Ensure the maintenance team works cooperatively and congenially with each other to achieve a cohesive and productive work environment. Promote or implement team-building initiatives when needed.
• Evaluate and counsel employees as required, including documentation of annual performance reviews, verbal, and written warnings.
• Inspect products fabricated or assembled by the maintenance team to ensure all work done meets or exceeds the standards of the company’s quality and safety programs.
• Lead by example and ensure employees follow all company safety rules and policies.
• Manage maintenance tools and supplies.
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings and inspections.
• Promote and enforce the company’s 5S program within the maintenance area, including assigning tasks and performing audits.
• Provide input on annual budget planning to keep supplies and parts on hand and ensure training programs are budgeted.
• Provide support to all contracted repairs or services and assist with approvals when needed.
• Respond to all emergencies, including after-hours emergencies, as needed.
• Schedule employees and maintain Day Force time and attendance records.
• Supervise teams at multiple locations.
• Utilize CMMS software to measure and manage on-time performance and response times.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management or as the situation requires.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• General knowledge of ergonomics.
• General knowledge of OSHA regulations
• LOTO procedures, arc flash awareness, and ergonomics (required)
• Knowledge of compressed air systems operations.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring repairs and installation, AC/DC controls, blueprints, schematic diagrams, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of general building code requirements.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Competencies-

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing clearly and professionally at all times (bilingual a plus).
• Ability to give and follow clear verbal and written instructions regarding procedures required for the various machine repairs or installations.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate maintenance tasks.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful/difficult situations.
• Ability to respond to building and equipment emergencies during and after hours.
• Ability to use and to teach others to use a variety of small hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment, including, but not limited to, forklifts, scissor lifts, electric pallet jacks, and articulating booms.
• Ability to use Email, Word, Excel, and Office software as needed to communicate with other team members.
• Ability to use Limble CMMS software to create and close work orders/ work requests.

Work Environment

• Will be exposed to foam chemicals

Physical Demands

• Attend work regularly and report promptly for duty on the days and at the times scheduled by management.
• Frequently required to climb and descend a single flight of stairs.
• Handle small hand tools, power tools, and unit components. Handling may be done unilaterally (one-handed) or bilaterally (two-handed), depending on the size and shape of the object and task being performed.
• Lift and carry components, tools, or other items weighing no more than 50 pounds. Any component, tool, or item weighing more than 50 pounds must be done with assistance.
• May perform a combination of physical movements to reach areas difficult to access, including bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, twisting, and rotation motions using head/neck, arms, wrists, waist, knees, and feet while performing duties.
• Must be able to react to changes in schedules in a productive manner and to handle other tasks as required by management.
• Must be able to tolerate the environmental conditions of the plant, which involves temperatures that may vary with seasonal changes and in which both normal and high levels of noise exist.
• Must be able to tolerate wearing designated personal protective equipment for the work assignment (i.e,. safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves, cut-resistant sleeves, hearing protection, harnesses, and safety shoes).
• Must be alert and able to identify a safety hazard, should one occur, to avoid it and to report it immediately to the appropriate person or, if directed, by taking corrective measures to eliminate the hazard.
• Must be mentally alert and capable of remembering faces, names, oral instructions, and details.
• Must have corrected hearing to listen to the needs and advice of supervisors and co-workers, and listen to the environment to be aware of surroundings.
• Must have corrected vision to be aware of surroundings and the location of items needed.
• Sit, stand, and walk up to a minimum of 8 hours per day on a concrete surface in manufacturing and office environments. Schedule may vary based on production needs and may require up to 10 hours per day.

Employer’s Statement

ITW is an Equal Opportunity Employer.