Maintenance Manager

Manages the Maintenance Department and coordinates with management and production supervisors the activities of the maintenance technicians engaged in the daily routines of maintaining the company’s manufacturing equipment, as well as the buildings and grounds. Performs various mechanical job duties in relation to repairing, replacing, installing, and/or moving equipment. Must correspond with all departments involved in any maintenance needs. At all times, must comply with safety and quality policies and procedures and notify management when they become aware of non-conformances. Work will be performed in an explosives manufacturing environment (i.e., Class 2, Div 1explosives). This position requires on-site presence and regular attendance to perform the essential duties.

Responsibilities:

Work Environment / Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Due to the nature of the work, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is sometimes at risk of electrical shock while troubleshooting a piece of equipment. Once the problem has been diagnosed all energy sources to the machine are to be locked out and tagged out according company policies before repairs are attempted. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions/hot or cold, occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. There could be areas where the employee could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee frequently works with or around explosives. This involves handling packaged/boxed explosives as well as instructing customers in the proper use, storage, and transportation of these explosives. While rare, any accident could be catastrophic and potentially result in injury or death to many employees. The employee frequently works with powders, sometimes in a dusty environment and occasionally around fumes. Workers must not be overly sensitive (allergies, rashes, etc.) to working in these conditions.

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 frequently required to stand, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employees occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stool, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities that are required by this job include: close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. These vision requirements relate to obtaining a valid driver’s license and recognizing current Hazmat warning labels or markings that are color coded.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

A. Education and Training

B. General Requirements

C. Technical Requirements / Skills

D. Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

Work Authorization / Security Clearance:

Experience

Required

Education

Preferred

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