Maintenance Manager

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Princeton, KY, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to ensure optimal operations within the plant. This role requires a balance of technical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to manage maintenance schedules and budget.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, along with significant experience in heavy manufacturing. Key responsibilities include directing maintenance teams, strategic planning, and maintaining production equipment efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or technical certification and/or equivalent work experience in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in Heavy Manufacturing, preferably in steel making, automotive or forging.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of heavy industry mechanical systems, including high pressure hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Direct the maintenance departments to prepare and fulfill repair and maintenance schedules.
• Strategic planning and shutdown preparation to ensure continued success.
• Manage budget, schedule, subcontractors, and internal personnel on projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical knowledge

Maintenance planning

Project management

Knowledge of heavy industry mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

Wyman‑Gordon, located in Princeton KY, provides Nickel‑based Extruded Powder Alloy for Military and Commercial Turbine Applications. The Princeton MI facility offers Vacuum‑Melt Atomizers and serves the raw material needs of the Worcester MA forge Isothermal forge shop. This growing, profit center is part of a highly successful, multi‑billion diversified manufacturer, Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC).

POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Manager

This position involves a wide variety of job conditions and off‑hour responsibility for plant facilities, which are unique to the Maintenance function. The Maintenance Manager directs the Maintenance departments to prepare and fulfill repair, construction, and preventive maintenance schedules which maximize the availability of production equipment and facilities throughout the plant and office areas. Strategic planning, shutdown preparation and facilities upkeep are key roles to insure continued success.

Essential Job Functions

• Position requires excellent communication with all levels of the organization
• Develop intimate and thorough knowledge of critical equipment to troubleshoot, optimize and drive efficiencies
• Ability to successfully navigate, instruct and engage a union workforce
• Manage budget, schedule, subcontractors and internal personnel on projects
• Initiate and control cost effective methods of operation for the Plant Maintenance Department
• Maximize availability of tools and equipment in the plants through prompt and reliable maintenance
• Insures a well‑trained and properly motivated workforce and supervisory staff
• Develops safe and well‑maintained departmental areas
• Initiates operating improvements through innovative maintenance techniques
• Manages, updates and controls the preventative maintenance program on the plant and equipment
• Contributes to the Company current and long‑range budgetary equipment rehabilitation programs consistent with Company objectives
• Effectively interprets and administers the Company and bargaining unit documents consistent with good management procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or technical certification and/or equivalent work experience
  • Mechanical, Electrical Engineering Degree highly preferred
• Thorough technical and mechanical knowledge
• Demonstrated in‑depth knowledge of heavy industry mechanical systems including High Pressure Hydraulics
• Proven track record of maintenance planning and project management
• Minimum 4 years' experience in Heavy Manufacturing (Steel making, automotive or forging preferred)
• Union shop experience preferred
• Experience in maintenance planning and CMMS system a plus

Special Skills and Physical Requirements

• Plant working conditions: hazardous, dirty and subject to weather and temperature extremes
• Serve on an on‑call basis (24/7), responding to issues and concerns

US Citizenship or Perm Residency is required due to government military contracts.

Wyman Gordon is committed to hiring, promoting and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions as to hiring, promoting or transferring employees should be based solely upon job‑related qualifications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wyman Gordon is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-839-8004 for assistance.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.