Job Description

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry. The company leads the industry in volume production, reduced lead-times and just-in-time manufacturing. Hitchiner produces castings in hundreds of different alloys for a broad spectrum of global markets and customers that include the leaders in the automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
We offer an enriching environment where learning and growing become part of your career. Hitchiner is dedicated to fostering the professional growth and development of our employees. We offer upward mobility and internal promotions.
Benefits:
Hitchiner offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
• Company Profit Sharing Plan
• 3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation at 10 years seniority
• We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
• Training and Educational Assistance Programs

Prime Responsibilities and Major Factors in Evaluating Performance:
1. Plan, organize, and direct operation of all activities within the maintenance department.
2. Schedule the work activities of the Maintenance Department to minimize equipment downtime.
3. Maintain all modules within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to effectively manage the maintenance and facilities team, e.g., PMs, emergency work orders, spare parts, and all associated tables with CMMS to support these functions, etc.
4. Initiate and implement as assigned - capital projects to meet established budgets and schedules.
5. Responsible for hourly performance reviews and weekly attendance
6. Maintain a training and development program within the maintenance department
7. Responsible for maintaining life safety systems

Additional Responsibilities:
1. Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures, including observation of the highest ethical standards in work related situations
2. Ensure that outside contractors are held responsible for the entire scope of their work. This would include but not limited to project completion and reference documentation (i.e., manuals, schematics, recommended PMs, etc.).
3. Oversee the coordination of building space plans, manufacturing equipment layouts, and machine installations.
4. Responsible for plant compliance with local and state environmental, health, and safety standards.
5. Manage project budgets and schedules
6. Team management skills
7. Provide time and input for Safety, Kaizen, 6S, and TPM
8. Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
1. A minimum of 5 - 7 years’ experience in maintenance, facilities, or project management.
2. Group lead or previous supervisory experience.
3. Proven communication skills with other departments.
4. Working experience with troubleshooting electrical systems, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems.
5. Thorough experience with vacuum systems and the ability to use, and train individuals on how to use, a leak detector.
6. Experience using PLCs as troubleshooting tools.
7. Basic understanding of Machining, Fabrication, and Welding experience.
8. Computer experience with MS Office applications, E-maint.
9. Ability to travel.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status. EOE/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.