Maintenance and Facilities Manager

Enjet Aero; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Enjet Aero is seeking a Maintenance and Facilities Manager to lead their maintenance department. The role involves supervising operations, managing subcontractors, and ensuring machinery safety and efficiency. Candidates should have extensive experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in aerospace, and possess strong mechanical and project management skills.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent work experience within the aerospace manufacturing industry.
• Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deal with complexity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance operations and processes.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery to ensure safety and functionality.
• Manage subcontractors and assist with budget tracking.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC control operation

Basic single phase electrical

3-phase 208-480v electrical

Hydraulic systems

Forklift operation

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Enjet Aero machines and fabricates complex jet engine parts, components and assemblies for leading OEMs in the commercial, defense and general aviation sectors. Our goal is to be regarded as an irreplaceable resource by our customers. The only way for a company to meet such a goal is to consistently meet production deadlines and expectations.

Position Description

The Facilities & Maintenance Manager is the leader of the maintenance department. You will supervise the maintenance operations and processes as well as coordinate and manage various subcontractors. You will be responsible for assisting with budget creation and tracking, capital project creation and tracking as well as reporting status to the local leadership team as well as the senior leadership. You will also troubleshoot and repair any piece of machinery to ensure it works properly and is safe for employees to use. This is a salaried, exempt position.

Able To Perform The Following

• Strong mechanical ability to troubleshoot mechanical machine issues, disassemble and reassemble machines in a timely, safe and efficient fashion.
• Comply with established job safety practices, policies, and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Support and follow the guidelines of OSHA regulations.
• Able to work independently and as a team.
• Safely use basic hand, power, and air tools.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Able to walk, stand, move around equipment, bend, kneel, squat, reach, stretch and effectively use ladders.
• Communicate and lead team members and work well with others.
• Keep all chemicals used labeled to comply with OSHA and EPA standards.
• Posses and must maintain a valid state driver’s license to drive company van as needed.
  
  

Job Primary Responsibilities

• Strong project management skills, self-starting and motivated to complete all required tasks.
• Responsible for repairs and maintains all machines and equipment, including preventative maintenance help as needed. Ability to outsource assistance as needed, depending upon complexity of issue and service
• Troubleshoots repairs, installs, erects, moves, and/or dismantles all types of machinery and auxiliary production equipment.
• Respond and resolve maintenance issues that affect production quality and performance in a timely manner. Ensure the work is performed correctly and follows all approved procedures.
• Maintain specific TPM (Total Preventive Maintenance) schedule of all facility machinery– such as but not limited to maintaining the schedule of replacement of coolant, maintain oil levels, filter cleaning or replacing, machine wipe down and machine surrounding area during each TPM, items done as needed and to ensure related staff are adhering to Enjet’s scheduled TPM requirements
• Properly lubricate and maintain equipment as per the manufacturer recommended lubrication schedules
• Maintain machine service records and carry out monthly TPM paperwork process
• Properly mix cleaning chemicals and agents to manufacture spec or as directed by management
• Communicate appropriately with other employees, building strong rapport with machine operators
• Identify and resolve possible safety and maintenance issues.
• Maintain facility to highest standards, ensure that everything works as needed. Able to find issues that could lead to future problems/failure.
• Perform routine HVAC building RTU inspections, looking for problems, and replace filters Manage schedule of routine HVAC building RTU inspections with licensed HVAC contractor
• Take notice of possible safety issues that might arise - Example: Oil, coolant, water, etc. on the floor – properly address.
  
  

Experience With The Following

• CNC control operation
• Basic single phase electrical
• 3-phase 208-480v electrical
• Woodworking of all kinds
• Service experience with hydraulic systems, compressed air and pumps
• Strong working knowledge with the use of mechanic and power tools
• Plumbing including sweat pipes, cut and fabricated copper fittings
• Safe forklift operation
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent work experience within the aerospace manufacturing industry
• Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to deal with complexity
  
  

Benefits: Enjet offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, a 401K retirement plan, disability insurance, and more.

As an EOE/AA employer, Enjet Aero will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, veteran status, marital status or physical challenges.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation & Aerospace

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