Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with all company and plant safety policies and procedures.
• Complete all required annual safety training.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and safety footwear.
• Collaborate with the Safety Committee on electrical and mechanical safety initiatives, safe work practices, and periodic testing programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements.

Maintenance Operations

• Oversee all plant maintenance activities to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues promptly.
• Repair breakdowns and rebuild equipment as needed.
• Maintain plumbing and water systems.
• Perform carpentry tasks and facility upkeep.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and address identified needs.
• Maintain hazardous waste areas in accordance with regulations.

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime.
• Plan and communicate maintenance responsibilities aligned with production objectives to achieve company goals.
• Supervise and direct maintenance technicians, shutdown crews, temporary labor, contractors, and other employees on maintenance-related tasks.
• Train, mentor, and motivate maintenance team members to ensure high performance and adherence to safety standards.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with production and other departments to minimize equipment downtime.
• Initiate contact with outside vendors for troubleshooting and problem resolution.

Housekeeping & Organization

• Maintain a clean, organized shop floor and ensure proper storage of equipment and tools.
• Keep common and individual work areas neat and orderly.

Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the management team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Proven experience in a manufacturing maintenance role.
• Strong understanding of maintenance, safety, and quality principles, including predictive maintenance and Lean manufacturing practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with frequent schedule and priority changes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Certifications & Technical Skills

• OSHA Safety Certification.
• Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Certification.
• PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and controls.
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Forklift certification (preferred).

Other Job Skills & Abilities

• Moving and lifting objects up to 50 lbs, regularly
• Walking, standing, bending on concrete 8+ hrs/day with safety boots/shoes
• Sitting/working at a workstation
• Works in a warehouse and manufacturing environment. Climate may be cold or hot depending on outside temperature.
• Exposed to dust, odors, fumes and periodic high noise associated with the extrusion and fabrication manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to hazards.

Equal opportunity Employment

Pexco is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees. It is the company's policy to seek and employ the best qualified personnel in all positions to provide equal opportunity for advancement to all employees, including upgrading, promotion and training, and to administer these activities in a manner which will not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest or conviction record, or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state or federal law.