Maintenance Manager

Are you interested in working for a company that fosters growth opportunities, community involvement and a team oriented atmosphere? Clark Dietrich, a leading manufacturer of cold‑formed steel framing and interior and exterior finishing products in North America, fosters a work‑life balance and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Join a team that is STRONGER THAN STEEL, by applying to become a Maintenance Manager at our Bristol, CT location.

The Maintenance Manager requires an individual who has demonstrated success in a fast‑paced medium to heavy manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include the safe direction of a small group of mechanics that perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair, and install new equipment.

• This is a 'hands‑on' position and requires technical expertise in electricity, pneumatics, mechanical drives, and hydraulics.
• Reports to Plant Manager.

• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Comply with OSHA safety and Health rules.
• Must be able to improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost‑reduction,
• Performs quality checks, to include: improvement and efficiency.
• Must prepare and present plans for the above and coordinate deployment including training of team members.
• Must be able to assist Plant Manager in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, performs quality checks, to include: control and training.
• Develop and maintain supply inventories of maintenance parts and machine components.
• Coordinate contract work of outside vendors for maintenance of facility or equipment.
• Maintain costs of maintenance labor and supplies within budget.
• Lead or participate on committees/tams as directed by Plant manager.

• Safe direction of a small group of mechanics that perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair, and install new equipment. Spends the majority of his/her time on the production floor.

• Planning; an ability to think ahead and plan over a 3‑6 month time span.
• Management; the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Employee training.
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment.
• Product development.
• Performs quality checks, to include: orientation and attention to detail.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance teams and a strong team player.
• The military equivalent will be recognized in lieu of education and/or experience.

• Bachelor's degree in related field or five years maintenance management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedure is required.

• Lifting - Up to 20 lbs.
• Standing - 8 or more hours per day.
• Walking - Off and on, 4‑6 hours per day.
• Body Positions - Squatting, bending, flexing and extending both arms.
• Grasping - Both hands, up to 8 hours per day.
• Sitting - None.
• Pushing Effort - Carts of finished product and tools, up to 50 lbs.
• Pulling - Tools and finished product, up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing - Occasionally.
• Climb up and down stairs - Occasionally.

• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual Incentive
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community Service Day