ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and manage maintenance practices and procedures (preventive, predictive, and repair).
Monitor, react to, and report key maintenance metrics and indicators.
Develop and manage continuous improvement projects in regard to equipment, processes, and facility.
Management and coordination of equipment installations (new and refurbishment).
Management and supervision of Maintenance/Automation team personnel.
Coordination and communication of maintenance activities with Plant Manager and site senior staff.
Training and evaluation of maintenance personnel to meet current and future needs.
Demonstration and assurance of safe work practices by maintenance personnel and contractors.
Travel periodically between sites for training and assistance.
Knowledge and practice of Hutchinson’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Yes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The employee must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with maintenance staff, outside contractors, vendors, suppliers, and personnel from other company departments. The employee must be capable of supervising, directing, and training maintenance personnel. Attention to detail and accuracy. Employee must understand the role and function of the maintenance organization in a manufacturing environment.
EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE:
The employee will have an engineering/technical degree, recognized technical expertise (licensed journeyman or master), or equivalent technical background. The employee must have a minimum of 5 years' experience working in industrial maintenance or engineering. Employee will have technical experience in mechanical systems, electrical systems, fluid power (pneumatic and hydraulic), and industrial controls.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Basic math and problem-solving skills required for measurement, scheduling, and tracking metrics.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Must have good computer skills with a working knowledge of email, MS Excel, MS Word, and MVP Data Systems (CMMS).
REASONING ABILITY:
The employee must have the ability to define problems, draw valid conclusions, and determine a proper course of action. The employee must be able to implement necessary solutions with little or no direct supervision adhering to company policies and practices.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; walk; bend; use hands to grasp, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; work with a computer; and regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, to climb, and to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee will work regularly between an office, a maintenance shop, and a manufacturing environment where the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) will be required including safety glasses, steel toed shoes with metatarsal guards, and hearing protection. The employee may also be required to use a face shield, protective gloves and sleeves, fall protection harness, and hardhat depending upon assigned work tasks.
What We Offer:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Company-Paid Coverage
Generous Paid Time Off
Retirement Planning
Global Opportunities & Local Impact
Hutchinson is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Hutchinson believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Employment at Hutchinson is based on merit, competence, and qualifications, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for training and advancement for all employees. Hutchinson is also committed to making our application process accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
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Hutchinson designs and produces customized materials and connected solutions to respond to the needs of its global customers, on land, in the air and at sea. A global leader in vibration control, fluid management and sealing system technologies, our Group stands out with a multiple market offering spanning multiple areas of expertise and delivering synergies and value-added. Hutchinson reported revenues of €5 billion in 2024 and has more than 40,000 employees in 25 countries. Our ambition is to contribute to safer, more comfortable and more responsible mobility for the future.