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Choosesaintjoseph

Maintenance Manager

Choosesaintjoseph, Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States, 64507

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Purpose The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the upkeep, repair, and optimization of machinery, equipment, and systems used in the animal feed drying and blending processes. This includes ensuring that all mechanical, electrical, and control systems are functioning properly to maintain production efficiency, quality standards, and safety compliance. This role will also be responsible for accurate reporting of all work performed using the company CMMS.

Job Accountabilities

Provide technical troubleshooting and training in the setup and operation of production equipment, including all aspects of mechanical systems such as Steam traps Heat exchangers, Valves, Pressure valves, – Pumps, Motors, Bearings, Dryers, and VFDs

Provide basic electrical troubleshooting and maintenance support of instruments and controls

Hands‑on troubleshooting requiring root cause failure analysis, PMs, testing, repairs, and modifying/improving equipment

Provide practical and proactive problem‑solving skills

Record all maintenance activities in the company CMM to accurately track job time, job steps, and parts usage

Maintain proper stock of tools and parts to perform routine work

Organize and maintain accurate spare parts inventory in alignment with the Senior Manager of Spare Parts and Supplies Procurement/Inventory

Calibrate and maintain equipment to manufacturers' specifications

Diagnose and test malfunctioning equipment and discuss the plan to restore full operation

Provide weekly maintenance reports and ad hoc reports as needed

Willing and able to work off hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required experience- experience in mechanics, welding, electrical engineering, machining, etc., HVAC/refrigeration systems a plus

Required education- HS diploma

Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs.

Ability to climb, lift, bend, push, pull, stoop, and twist

Ability to use tools and equipment to repair and provide maintenance while standing, crouching, stretching, and extending extremities, potentially under extreme work conditions and/or environment from exposed heights

Able to calibrate and maintain equipment to manufacturers' specifications

Able to change priorities as needed to support the immediate needs of plant operations and complete scheduled maintenance activities

Demonstrated knowledge of repairing and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Diagnose and test malfunctioning machinery and discuss plan to restore to full operation with key facility personnel

Experience with organizing and maintaining an accurate spare parts inventory

Good understanding of PLC controlsGood understanding of steam generators and boiler operations

Industrial experience in electrical and mechanical support functions

Maintain the proper stock of tools and electrical parts to perform routine work

Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics and blueprints

Must be knowledgeable of OSHA safety requirements, especially those related to electrical and mechanical operations and components

Prepare maintenance reports for management as directed

Strong mechanical maintenance experience and strong knowledge of hand and power tool usage

Working knowledge of three phase motors, programmable controls, circuits, computer interfaces, and National Electrical Code

Required Skills

Technical training in essential skills such as electrical, welding, precision machining, HVAC is a plus

Continue to grow maintenance and leadership skillsets through assigned training

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