Plant Maintenance Foreman

About the role

The Plant Maintenance Foreman supports the Plant Maintenance Team by mentoring technicians, troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment, implementing preventative maintenance programs, and coordinating work with production to maximize equipment uptime and operational efficiency. This position also performs complex maintenance and responds to emergency equipment repairs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support plant maintenance staff
• Troubleshoot and diagnose plant manufacturing equipment during production
• Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are maintained
• Schedule and perform mechanical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic repairs on production equipment as needed
• Coordinate work with production to minimize downtime of maintenance technicians
• Ensure safety guidelines are always followed and properly documented
• Provide emergency & unscheduled repairs of production equipment
• Perform general purpose steel fabrication and welding
• Read and interpret equipment manuals to perform necessary repairs and/or equipment service
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, material handling equipment, welders and torches in performing duties
• Weld parts to equipment during repairs or installations
• Maintain working areas in clean and orderly condition
• Maintain and manage related material pricings
• Obtain quotes on parts and supplies and install parts to machinery as needed
• Communicate with vendors to ensure equipment is properly maintained and installed
• Contact vendors to assist with troubleshooting equipment and machinery

Requirements

• Minimum 4–6 years' experience in plant manufacturing equipment maintenance
• Proactive, multi-tasked, self-motivated team player with a positive attitude
• Strong hydraulic, mechanical, welding and industrial experience, including hydraulic pumps, electric motors, conveyor belts, steel fabrication and overhead cranes
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics for equipment troubleshooting
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams
• Electrical license preferred
• A valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record, as directed by individual business unit

Core Competencies

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in indoor and outdoor environments. Travel required: None. Use the company truck to pick up parts from hardware stores and local suppliers and deliver items for repair as needed, as directed by individual business unit.

• Exposure may include extreme hot or cold temperatures
• Working near moving machinery and equipment that could include electrical hazards
• Noisy environment
• Work at various heights using scissor lifts, man baskets, and ladders

Schedule

Typical work hours/shifts may vary, as operations run 24 hours a day. Team members may be required to respond to after-hours calls and report to work following the required time off between shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, or handling materials/equipment
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, or lifting/moving 10–40 pounds

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Short-term & Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• 8 Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Referral rewards program
• Wellness program with rewards
• Flexible Savings Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Life Insurance
• $200 Boot Allowance
• Safety focused: GUARD for Life
• Voluntary critical illness & accident insurance
• Optional Uniform Program
• Benefits details (English): https://hub.countymaterials.com/hubfs/Benefits.pdf
• Benefits details (Spanish): https://hub.countymaterials.com/hubfs/Benefits-Spanish.pdf