Maintenance Foreman

Maintenance Foreman

Oxford Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Foreman for a direct hire opportunity within a machine shop manufacturing environment. This role will oversee maintenance operations, supervise maintenance personnel, and ensure the reliability of plant machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance activities and personnel, promoting a strong safety culture
• Hire, train, and develop maintenance staff
• Establish schedules, priorities, and work assignments based on equipment needs and personnel skillsets
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues on machinery, including use of diagnostic tools such as voltmeters
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions
• Provide input on capital expenditures, recommending upgrades based on equipment history and performance
• Oversee maintenance and repairs on PLC, CNC, and NC machinery
• Ensure quality and efficiency of repairs to minimize downtime
• Utilize CMMS software and Microsoft Office tools for maintenance planning and documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a machine shop manufacturing environment required
• 3+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in a union shop
• Strong knowledge of PLC, CNC, and NC machinery
• Experience reading and writing machine code (M code, G code)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CMMS software, and Oracle
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Excellent leadership, management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.