Maintenance Manager

PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

• FREE Healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Cancer & Critical accident coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC Alliance employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary: 

The Maintenance Manager will direct the foreman that have working supervision of the Trade & Craft and other maintenance employees. Maintain data integrity of the maintenance ERP system information. Create and maintain reports to monitor KPI’s develop improvement plans. Conduct weekly planning meetings with other department managers. Adhere to PM schedules or create new as necessary. Ensure best practices between supervisors on all shifts and departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Delegates responsibility for the direction, planning, and scheduling of Maintenance personnel and equipment on their shift in the most effective manner in order to provide for maximum utilization of personnel and equipment.

Ensure the accuracy of data entry into the maintenance ERP system. (Oracle)

Studies production schedules and prepares estimates of worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments.  Coordinates ordering of materials as required for timely completion of projects.

Checks work of personnel assigned to insure quality standards are being met and for timely completion of assignments.

Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.

Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.

Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the shop, department, and work crew.

Analyzes and resolves work problems as well as assists workers in solving work problems.

Confers with other supervisors to coordinate repairs with the activities of individual departments.

Keeps the Department Managers informed of any issues pertaining to quality and effectively recommends action to resolve or remedy such issues.

Coordinates with supervisors to manage manpower and cover open jobs created by vacations or report-offs.

Is knowledgeable of the Union contract.  Administers such contract to maintain a good working relationship with the Union.

Counsels and disciplines as required in accordance with the Labor Agreement and/or Company policies.

Develops and trains all personnel within the area of responsibility.

Works with other maintenance managers to develop best practices and Preventative maintenance plans.

Inform Department Managers of all major repairs or breakdowns.

Coordinates with Department Managers by holding regular meetings.

Administers all work rules, all safety work rules and practices established by the Alliance Plant Management.  Make recommendations on improvements in safety management.

Administers all performance and housekeeping guidelines established by the Alliance Plant Management.

Communicates to subordinates and the Department Superintendent of trends, events or occurrences that will impact the operation.

Maintains departmental labor costs and expenses within the guidelines established by the Plant Manager.

Performs monitoring of the state of equipment (e.g., wear, lubrication, etc.) and checks equipment for preventative maintenance requirements.  Maintains preventative maintenance schedules.

Performs other duties as required.

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and Responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed. 

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements: 

Qualification Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfac­torily. The requirements listed below are representa­tive of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 4 to 5 reports. Indirectly responsible for 30 to 40 Trades/Craft and maintenance employees in the Maintenance Department.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Skills and Abilities: 

Language Skills:  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities:  Must be computer literate and able to learn and use Micro Soft  programs such as excel outlook, Oracle and other established programs, etc.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: 

Must possess a valid driver’s license for business travel, such as, customer visits, to attend required meetings, seminars, etc.

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is generally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, noise level can occasionally be high.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is routinely required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear; and smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.