Job Description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION:

Maintain production equipment, building and grounds, purchase related materials and services. Make ongoing recommendations for optimal maintenance of equipment, production and plant layout. Perform functions to supervise preventative maintenance and related maintenance, ensuring quality and efficiency and coordinates work flow with outside vendors, engineering, and maintenance projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Three plus years’ related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of a specialized or technical field, such as maintenance technology.
• Solid blueprint & schematic reading skills.
• Understanding of machine repair/rebuild, hydraulic, welding, fabricating & pipe fitting skills.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated skills in leading and participating in cross functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills to gather data from multiple sources and report findings.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products: including Word and Excel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related degree.
• CMRP Certification.
• Experience supervising a maintenance department and overseeing departmental costs.
• Experience in major capital projects.
• Formal team and leadership training with demonstrated success.
• Knowledge or maintaining part inventory and work orders.
• Proficiency with advanced features of Microsoft Office products.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Maintain flow of materials and components ensuring parts are available for production equipment through adequate inventory.
• Investigate problems with the production equipment and recommend corrective action.
• Maintain production equipment, building and grounds, purchase related materials, and services.
• Recommend new equipment or processes to improve production efficiency.
• Ensure all employees are trained on equipment and safety procedures.
• Make recommendations for improved plant layout and facilitate movement of equipment.
• Prepare reports for management as required.
• Keep current on changes and developments in related fields.
• Oversee the scheduling and maintenance of forklifts.
• Exercise considerable judgment to maintain, repair and modify production equipment, guided by precedent and within the limits of established policies.
• Maintain confidential data such as employee records which, if disclosed, might have an adverse internal effect.
• Indirectly oversee the work of shop employees.
• Use personal computer, common office equipment, hand tools, precision measuring equipment and fabrication equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.
• Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.

POSITION CHALLENGES:

• Accepting multiple tasks from various levels of management yet maintaining strict deadlines
• Exchanging data with other departments and being perceived as supportive rather than intrusive.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).