Maintenance Manager - Military Veterans

Dogwood Industries – Who We Are

Dogwood Industries is a steel fabrication company, manufacturing a proprietary line of relocatable structures for industrial and DoD customers. Our mission is to provide leadership and innovation in the design, manufacturing and delivery of prefabricated products that change the way our clients work. The Dogwood team is dedicated to finding creative design solutions to meet our customers’ needs.

General Job Description

Dogwood Industries is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee our maintenance department for our manufacturing facility. A successful candidate will have hands-on experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and tools. 

Essential Duties

Work Planning and Team Leadership:

·       Direct the maintenance team, utilize maintenance software to track and schedule maintenance

·       Collaborating with Management Team on budgeting for facilities maintenance

·       Maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to maintenance activities, equipment, and contracts

·       Intermediate computer skills using software to manage a maintenance program, Microsoft Office and other programs to manage data and track information

·       Utilizes maintenance software to track equipment, record repairs and schedule maintenance

·       Collaborates with General Foreman to establish daily, weekly and monthly expectations and overall program goals

·       Communicate with suppliers

·       Organizes tool room, tracks tools, and maintains a neat and orderly maintenance and repair space

·       Use test and diagnostic equipment to identify and fix problems

·       Perform equipment modifications as directed, and troubleshoot issues

·       Establishes processes and procedures to achieve efficiency in work plan

·       Assigns the correct personnel to the task

·       Guides, coaches and trains to achieve the best output from each crew member

·       Responds immediately to problems which may interrupt production or cause a safety hazard

·       Adapts to change when unforeseen conditions require adjustments to work plan and schedule

·       Develops resources for repairs

·       Other duties as assigned when production requirements dictate a need

Extended hours of work may be required.

Maintenance and Repair:

·       Troubleshoots and methodically seeks solution to non-operable equipment

·       Schedules maintenance in cooperation with production team to minimize impact to production

·       Maintains parts and supply inventory to address common maintenance and repair requirements

·       Anticipates production needs and preemptively plans for impacts

·       Keeps hand tools in working order and repairs and replaces as required

·       Perform small tool disassembly and repair, and maintain the spares and consumables parts inventory

Safety:

·       Maintains a safety-oriented space for the repair of tools and equipment

·       Trains production crew in the proper use of tools and equipment

·       Implements Health and Safety Program practices related to tools and equipment, including the maintenance of safety equipment such as eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, air horns, hazmat kits, gauges and alarms

·       Stops unsafe work activities and corrects hazards

Production:

·       Directs the assembly of electrical or mechanical equipment as required for production requirements

·       Set up equipment (leveling, anchoring, adjusting, set stops and squaring arms)

·       Assists production when requested

Qualifications

·       Vocational or technical degree in equipment maintenance field related to fabrication/industrial equipment and/or minimum five years prior experience maintaining industrial equipment

·       Hands on knowledge of equipment and mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

·       Ability to direct others and collaborate with other team leaders

·       Ability to implement periodic maintenance per manufacturer’s recommendations

·       Ability to read and understand equipment manuals and schematic parts diagrams

·       Ability to work safely and follow company safety rules and guidelines

Physical Requirements

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body, able to reach overhead, able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance for extended periods of time. Be able to lift, pull and push material and equipment to complete assigned job tasks. Be able to lift 70 pounds. The employee will be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors. This position requires physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities in a primarily production environment. The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Compensation

$40.00 - $50.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Applicant Notes

·       Applicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three employers to five years

·       All employees are subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing. Due to working in / being exposed to a safety sensitive environment, THC testing will occur as part of all drug screens.

Location

This position is based out of the Dogwood Sedro-Woolley Factory at 500 Metcalf Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284. Travel to Dogwood’s Everett Factory or Corporate office in Bothell as needed or required.

Application Assistance

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Dogwood’s HR department at (206) 858-2728 or HR@dogwoodindustries.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Disclaimer: Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice. In order to meet company deadlines, work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required from time to time.