What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position at Quanex?
Quanex is looking for a Maintenance/Tool Room Supervisor to join our team in Owatonna. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the management of the Tool Room as well as ensuring proper functionality and maintenance of the manufacturing equipment and the facility. This includes maintenance of all equipment, machinery, tools, hand tools, welding machines, press brakes, hoists and general manufacturing operations.
We currently have opening on 2nd shift:
- 2nd/3rd: Hours flexible between the two shifts, depending on work requirements, usually starting work in the afternoon.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
- Maintain all shop equipment in good working order and perform routine activities. This includes but is not limited to the following aspects: mechanical functions, electrical controls troubleshooting and programming, and general electric requirements
- Administer preventive maintenance and calibration activities, and all documentation in the SAP system
- Establish and maintain all dies, machinery and similar inventories in an orderly manner
- Provide assistance to maintenance personnel, technician, or assigned personnel with the build and fabrication and maintenance of fixtures and equipment needed to support production and facility needs
- Provide assistance and training to lead operators or facilitators with the setup of all auxiliary equipment for operation. Equipment includes all equipment and machinery, material conveying system and all other auxiliary equipment necessary
- Procure, oversee, and assist outside contracted maintenance services as needed
- Undertake planned and scheduled equipment teardown, cleaning and re-assembly in support of Operations
- Ensure appropriate maintenance of the building and grounds, recommending major maintenance as needed
- Document and maintain shop safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout procedures and training. Respond to immediate safety conditions that may develop
- Participate in Continuous Improvement goals and activities, including 5S activities
- Supervise and/or participate in implementation of Kaizen team recommendations.
- Motivate maintenance and tool room personnel to promote a productive and cooperative work environment, and assure a well-trained, effective staff
- Position is expected to be an active member of the site Safety Committee
- Perform other related duties as assigned or warranted by conditions
Qualifications
- 3-5 years experience as a maintenance supervisor
- Experience with 277 / 480-volt 3 phase AC down to and including 24-volt DC
- Experience with the general operation of drill presses, milling machines and lathes
- Ability to train, motivate and effectively manage a staff
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair machine control circuits, PLC's and relay ladder logic
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and equipment blueprints
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic and vacuum systems and components
- Perform general facility repairs including general electrical, plumbing and structural repairs
- Capable of performing complex machine rebuild and repairs
