MGH-Master Mechanic Tech - 3rd shift - $2,500 - Signing Bonus

Rheem Manufacturing Company; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing Company in Montgomery, AL seeks a Master Mechanic to provide technical maintenance leadership for plant machinery and facilities. The role includes design input for new facilities or modifications, and collaboration on bid specifications for projects.

The position reports to the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering and requires supervision of maintenance foremen, planning, and cost control to ensure timely production and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-years Industrial Maintenance work experience.
• Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Able to use a PC with Microsoft Office and Maintenance software.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools and measuring devices such as calipers and micrometers.
• Capable of operating a forklift and related lift equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance foremen across all shifts.
• Establish and enforce departmental procedures approved by senior management.
• Interpret directives and engineering drawings; disseminate information.
• Coordinate work between plants to promote cooperation.
• Plan complex production processes and oversee equipment installations.
• Monitor costs, safety, housekeeping and training within the maintenance dept.
• Represent the company to vendors and suppliers.
• Provide leadership for productivity improvements and cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Tools & instrumentation

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Multimeter

Measuring instruments

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

The Master Mechanic provides technical support for all maintenance required f plant machinery and equipment. In some instances, Engineering design and construction of new facilities, or alteration or modification of existing facilities are involved. The incumbent participates in such specific activities as design and evaluation process equipment and preparation of specifications for bids and proposals. This position performs engineering and technical leadership procedures providing preventive maintenance and facilities changes to accomplish optimum optima of machines, tooling, equipment, facilities, quality and timely production. This position will serve our Water Heating Division, located in Montgomery, AL.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the diverse activities of all the maintenance foremen regardless of shift.
• Establish departmental procedures and policies for approval by higher management and direct the application of corporate policies and procedures to insure efficient functioning of the maintenance department.
• Interpret directives, specifications and engineering drawings, and disseminate other management information as required.
• Direct the planning and coordination of all work between plants or departments so as to promote cooperation between groups.
• Be a resource to other plants and functions within the division.
• Responsible for maintaining a well-trained maintenance force and for doing the planning necessary to assure the availability of materials and tools to meet maintenance schedules.
• Through subordinates, control quantity and quality of work, departmental costs, schedules, safety, good housekeeping, wiring conditions, waste and salvage, job training and equipment for efficient operation of maintenance department.
• Establish and maintain good employee-management relations through proper training and instruction of subordinates, adherence to safety regulations, and initiate handling of complaints and grievances.
• Check and approve merit and promotional increases for foremen. Periodically review the performance of foremen and make recommendations for salary increases.
• Represent company to outside vendors or company representatives.
• Plan the implementation of complex production processes and recommends or develops improvements of special hydraulic, pneumatic and electromechanical equipment. The incumbent monitors and controls installation progress, establishes estimates of time, material and labor costs on projects submitted. Examples of complex projects are those involving machine tool installation, furnaces, conveyor systems, or plant rearrangements.. Project management methods and reports are used to monitor the projects.
• Participate in productivity improvements by investigation, analyzing and estimating cost reduction in proposed major changes involving department layouts, methods and operation sequence, machine utilization and the introduction of automation.
• Participate in matrix organization project teams in leadership or contributory roles. He/she is responsible with the team for schedules, project effectiveness, timely management reporting and cost control.
• Perform liaison role between other functions of the company as it effects manufacturing. The incumbent facilitates the exchange of information and resolves issues in product process capability, information systems and facility issues.
• Reports to the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED

Background/Experience

• Must have a minimum of 5-years Industrial Maintenance work experience.
• Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, and the procedures and processes used to install or repair the equipment.
• Must understand and be able to use a personal computer equipped with Microsoft Office and Maintenance software.
• Must be able to use and explain the use of various hand tools, power tools and measuring devices such as: Calipers, Micrometers, Multi-Meter, and standard Measuring instruments.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and associated lift equipment.

About Us

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

Our Behavior Based Values Set Us Apart

• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.