Maintenance Foreman
Oxford Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Foreman for a direct hire opportunity within a machine shop manufacturing environment. This role will oversee maintenance operations, supervise maintenance personnel, and ensure the reliability of plant machinery and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily maintenance activities and personnel, promoting a strong safety culture
- Hire, train, and develop maintenance staff
- Establish schedules, priorities, and work assignments based on equipment needs and personnel skillsets
- Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues on machinery, including use of diagnostic tools such as voltmeters
- Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and implement corrective actions
- Provide input on capital expenditures, recommending upgrades based on equipment history and performance
- Oversee maintenance and repairs on PLC, CNC, and NC machinery
- Ensure quality and efficiency of repairs to minimize downtime
- Utilize CMMS software and Microsoft Office tools for maintenance planning and documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of maintenance experience in a machine shop manufacturing environment required
- 3+ years of supervisory experience, preferably in a union shop
- Strong knowledge of PLC, CNC, and NC machinery
- Experience reading and writing machine code (M code, G code)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, CMMS software, and Oracle
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Excellent leadership, management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
