Located in Kent Washington, Protective Coatings Inc. is a leading provider of full service finishing for the aerospace, electronics and medical industries in both commercial and defense applications. Services include but are not limited to non-destructive testing such as fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle inspection and a wide variety of surface enhancement processes such as shot peening and abrasive blasting, passivation, cadmium and nickel zinc plating, chromic, sulfuric and boric sulfuric acid anodizing and the application of chromate conversion coating on ferrous and non-ferrous alloys. Organic coating includes the application and testing of multiple resin systems such as epoxies, phenolics, polyurethanes, polyesters, elastomerics, intumescents, lacquers, alkyds, acrylics, dry-film lubricants, and Teflon. Current approvals include the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program, (NADCAP), Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company, Boeing Defense and Space, Boeing/Philadelphia, Boeing Long Beach, Grumman, Gulfstream, Lockheed Martin, Goodrich, Bombardier, Cessna and Sikorsky among much else.
Founded in 1976, Protective Coatings Inc. was later acquired by Precision Castparts in 2012, and became part of the Aerostructures Division. As a defense contractor Protective Coatings Inc. is registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls as a subsidiary of Precision Castparts Corp and is fully compliant with all relevant facets of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Export Administration Regulations.
Position Summary:
The Facilities Maintenance Manager will conduct analysis to identify and implement continual improvement activities and represent the Company with our customers, suppliers, and certifying agencies. The Facilities Maintenance Manager shall be familiar with all operating systems and facilities equipment. The manager will be expected to mentor and train technicians, and direct the Facilities department based on production needs. Candidates must have the ability and desire to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced production environment, be resourceful and innovative along with presenting a strong business ethic and compliance to leadership and company policies, and be a good communicator with the ability to represent the company in a positive manner.
Reporting Relationships:
The Facilities Maintenance Manager will report to the Plant Manager.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Train and supervise employees of the maintenance department.
- Negotiate contracts with outside vendors for execution of maintenance work.
- Ensure operational efficiency of electrical equipment and mechanical systems through timely inspection and repair.
- Ensure that company premises and facilities are kept in clean and hygienic condition.
- Implement workplace safety policies and standards.
- Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation.
- Conduct inspections of the facility to identify and resolve issues.
- Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities.
- Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary.
- Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance.
- Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
- Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities.
- Ensure health and safety policies are complied with.
- Ensuring the integrity of all processing tanks are maintained in the highest order.
- Ensuring all mechanical equipment is maintained in good, safe, working order at all times.
- Ensuring the safety of the processing and office areas at all times
- Safely operate facilities equipment such as power tools, hoists, cranes, forklifts, and scissor lifts.
- Understanding of complete Facilities layout including waste treatment pumps and mixers, plating and anodizing tank plumbing and rinse water systems, facilities electrical panels and feeders, and overhead sprinkler water systems.
- Systems familiarity of entire facility which include dust collection systems, chemical fume scrubbers, chemical tank chiller system, abrasive blast systems, In-line paint mixing system, vapor degreaser, HVAC, immersion tanks and controls, air compressors, paint booths and makeup air units.
- Study production schedules and estimate repair and work completion to better schedule around production.
- Will be exposed to various cleaning and production chemicals/odors and occasional fumes, wet/humid conditions (indoors), outside weather conditions, and moderate noise level.
Required Skills:
- Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
- Effective communication and people management skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity in drafting and understanding blueprints and schematics.
- Proven experience as maintenance manager or other managerial role
- Experience in planning maintenance operations
- Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems etc.
- Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment.
- Ability to keep track of and report on activity.
- Effective organizational and leadership abilities
- Project management experience a plus
- Forklift & Scissor Lift Operation
- Area Cleanliness/Organization (6S)
- Regularly required to walk and talk or hear, push, pull and lift. Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Frequently is required to sit or stand, reach with hands and arms, and balance. Frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Frequently exposed to airborne particles.
- Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
- Excellent vision (whether or not corrected) including normal color vision.
- Computer skills and experience with MS Suite and Maintenance PM Software
- Ability to work alone or as a member of a team, good cooperative skills.
- Ability to direct, train, and mentor employees.
Required Experience:
- Proven experience in a leadership role
- Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Analytical/critical thinking
- 5+ years of experience in the Facilities Department
- Managing maintenance projects and capital expenditure proposals.
Level of Education:
- BS/BA in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field preferred
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
- 7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.