Maintenance Manager

TAT Piedmont is an FAA and EASA Part 145 Repair Station and is one of the largest, most extensively equipped independent maintenance facilities in the world.

With a customer base encompassing all segments of aviation, TAT Piedmont provides component repair and overhaul services to valued clients around the globe.

We are looking for a qualified Maintenance Manager. Below are some of functions of this position :

• The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for overall supervision and coordination of workers activities related to the setup, installation, maintenance and repair of equipment, tools and machinery to ensure to non-stop operation of the plant / location assigned.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and day to day supervision of maintenance systems, processes and documentation associated with efficient and High Performing Manufacturing Organizations (Prevention and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, SOP’s, Safety, etc.).
• Develops and / or maintains Key Performance Indicators for tracking and reporting the performance of the maintenance function (supplier performance, 3rd party contractor performance, equipment reliability, overall equipment effectiveness, etc.)
• Direct workers in electrical, electronic, mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment
• Conduct scheduled inspections
• Assist and direct workers in diagnosis of malfunctions in equipment and machinery
• Observe mechanical devices and equipment to determine proper functioning or identify causes of trouble
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment
• Interprets company policies and safety regulations to ensure compliance and safe work environment
• Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product
• Plan and implement a schedule of routine and preventative maintenance procedures and assign and monitor personnel
• May perform other duties as assigned
• Manges all third parties performing facility maintenance, upgrades or renovations
• Communicates with plant manager in a timely fashion regarding ongoing and future projects

Requirements

• Five (5+) years experience in a production / manufacturing environment working in a maintenance capacity
• Three (3) years experience in a supervisory role of at least 5 people
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching a team to solve problems and continually improve
• Experience with production operations and equipment (example : electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, robotics, safety protocols, etc.)
• Maintenance technical expertise : technical degree or completion of trade school, or equivalent work experience
• Strong with electrical & mechanical fundamentals. Coating or plating experience a plus.
• Successful examples of process improvement and kaizen
• Experience with equipment reliability and new equipment technology related to a start-up, major or new model change, or product launch
• Skills related to industrial processing (example : PLC programming, controls, IoT data collection / storage / analysis, mechanical precision, vision system, robot maintenance, etc.)
• Experience with predictive maintenance through condition monitoring (for example : vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, current analysis, etc.)
• Knowledge or experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles (Shop Organization, Visualization, Problem Solving)
• Very good written and verbal skills and the ability to complete basic reports
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, process sheets, and assembly schematic drawings
• Self-starter, able to effectively supervise work teams and problem solve to meet the production demands
• Comfortable with computer systems and software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and e-mail
• Have strong written and oral communication skills
• On-call and shift work required

Benefits

TAT Technologies Group is dedicated to providing an inclusive, fun, and unique workplace. We believe in acknowledging and appreciating the value of our team members.

One way we value our team is by providing a comprehensive and expansive benefits offering to include Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K with company matching, STD, LTD, accidental coverages, EAP, and more.

Insurance carriers vary based on location.