Maintenance Foreman

The Maintenance Foreman Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment and facility systems within a Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRP) manufacturing environment. This role supports production operations by maximizing equipment uptime, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safe and efficient plant operations. The Maintenance Mechanic will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, plumbing, and pollution control systems, including Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs).

The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting abilities, preventive maintenance expertise, and experience working in industrial manufacturing facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, machinery, and facility systems to maximize equipment reliability and production uptime.
• Perform maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO) systems used for air pollution control, VOC destruction, and odor management.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor maintenance effectiveness by tracking unplanned downtime and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Maintain work order systems and ensure accurate documentation of maintenance activities.
• Maintain safety stock levels of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and critical inventory items.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors for specialized repairs or maintenance activities as needed.
• Continuously observe equipment conditions and proactively schedule maintenance to prevent failures.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and organization within maintenance work areas.
• Keep Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) documentation current to identify and mitigate potential failures before adverse operational events occur.
• Assist in installation, modification, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics.
• Perform basic welding activities as needed.
• Utilize computer systems and Microsoft Office applications for reporting, documentation, and maintenance tracking.
• Follow all company safety policies, environmental regulations, and operational procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, reliability, quality, and productivity.

Key Challenges

• Maintaining a high degree of production equipment uptime.
• Minimizing unplanned downtime while maintaining equipment reliability.
• Managing maintenance budgets, including overtime, spare parts, and vendor expenses.
• Ensuring budget adherence and obtaining approvals when expenditures exceed planned costs.
• Balancing preventive maintenance priorities with production demands.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or trade certification preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastics) manufacturing or related industrial operations strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of:

• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Basic welding skills required.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities
• Leadership skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Team collaboration
• Initiative and accountability
• Safety-focused work habits

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and move throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of climbing ladders and working on elevated surfaces up to 25 feet.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and use of hand tools.
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

Employee primarily works inside a manufacturing facility not climate control. The environment may include exposure to machinery, moving mechanical parts, dust, noise, heat, and industrial chemicals consistent with FRP manufacturing operations. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining operational excellence, equipment reliability, environmental compliance, and safe manufacturing practices.