Assistant Maintenance Manager

Waupaca Foundry; Tell City (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Employee benefits

Job summary

Waupaca Foundry in Tell City, IN seeks an Assistant Maintenance Manager to oversee installation, repair and upkeep operations, ensuring resources align with budget. You will supervise skilled trades, manage electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems, and drive safety standards.

Weekend work and on-call support may be required. Responsibilities include planning repairs, overseeing staff, budgeting, contractor relations, and maintaining maintenance logs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; related technical degree is a plus.
• Proven leadership in a maintenance department.
• Experience planning maintenance operations.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment.
• Attention to detail and reporting capabilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation.
• Carry out plant inspections to identify and resolve issues.
• Inspect electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for proper function.
• Plan and oversee repair and installation activities.
• Allocate workload and supervise maintenance staff.
• Assist in problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Conduct weekly inter-departmental meetings.
• Manage projects and monitor maintenance budget.
• Maintain logs and report daily activities, ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Electrical/mechanical/pneumatics

Facilities equipment knowledge

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Organization

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational degree or BSc/BA in related field preferred

Job description

Assistant Maintenance Manager

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is North America’s leading supplier of iron castings and has a history of innovation with a legacy of product quality. Waupaca Foundry employs approximately 4,400 people company-wide.

Waupaca Foundry is committed to relentless improvement, forward-thinking sustainability initiatives, and providing a reliable experience to the millions who use our castings every day. Our goal is to employ individuals who take pride in their work within a culture of continual innovation.

Waupaca Foundry is proud to be an employer of choice for those driven and skilled individuals seeking rewarding careers by producing top quality castings.

You will be right at home at Waupaca Foundry.

Cast Your Own Future.

More information is available on our website www.waupacafoundry.com

This position is located in Tell City, Indiana

Role

The Assistant Maintenance Manager’s job is to oversee all installation, repair and upkeep operations of the plant. You will be the one to ensure that your skilled tradesman have the best physical resources available to complete their duties according to budget.

You will have a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems as well as plumbing, carpentry, and other crafts. You will be well versed in all maintenance processes and health, safety, and environmental regulations. Also needed will be to have aptitude in undertaking administrative tasks such as reporting, budgeting etc.

The goal is to ensure the plant is well maintained and adequate to support the company’s business operations.

This position will require working weekends as needed and being called in to assist with problems as needed.

This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation
• Carry out inspections of the plant to identify and resolve issues
• Ensure completion of adequate checks of electrical, hydraulic, & pneumatic systems of various pieces of equipment to ensure proper functionality
• Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities
• Allocate workload and supervise maintenance staff (electricians, mechanics, etc.)
• Assist in problem solving / troubleshooting
• Conflict Resolution
• Perform yearly evaluations on Foreman being supervised
• Conduct weekly inter-departmental meetings
• Attend interviews for potential new employees
• Manage Projects / Ensure Projects are managed
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers
• Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental policies are complied with

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of

Education/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; Degree from a vocational / technical school or BSc/BA in business administration, facility management, or engineering will be an advantage

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within the maintenance department
• Experience in planning maintenance operations
• Solid understanding of technical aspects of electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics systems etc.
• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment
• An eye for detail
• Computer Savvy
• Ability to keep track of and report on activity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Flexible work schedule for shift and department mobility.
• Must be willing to adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment

Benefits

Waupaca Foundry offers competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Short and long term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employer funded retirement plan
• Paid vacations/holidays
• Wellness program
• Fitness membership
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employer supported career development, including tuition reimbursement

Waupaca Foundry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.