Company Philosophy:

The company has built its reputation in the marketplace by demanding high standards for all of its employees. The company’s success is measured by its integrity, honesty, quality products at a fair price with exemplary service to its customers. This position requires an individual that excels in leadership and is a team player with a superb skill set. Beyond the technical qualifications of the position it is important that the individual demonstrates a character with strong family values and a willingness to build a solid working relationship with hands-on ownership.

Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for providing maintenance support and leadership for production lines.This role will be the focal point for maintenance activities, including planning and scheduling, work prioritization, troubleshooting, and others. The incumbent will be responsible for both short and long term performance improvements of their respective line.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing maintenance support and leadership for production lines.
• This role will be the focal point for maintenance activities, including planning and scheduling, work prioritization, troubleshooting, and others.
• The incumbent will be responsible for both short and long term performance improvements of their respective line.
• Responsible as the technical and maintenance lead for designated production line(s).
• Primary point of contact for non-emergency work for their designated line.
• Appreciates the impact of his/her maintenance repairs on quality, uniformity and productivity.
• Responsible to encourage and mentor maintenance mechanics and machine operators, instilling confidence and ability.
• Helps to identify training needs for technicians and for self.
• Responsible for work order management for their designated line:
• Stays aware of all incoming work requests for their line.
• Approves new requests and assigns priority.
• Manages all work orders for urgency and priority, working with the planner/scheduler to obtain resources required to complete the work.
• Coordinates parts required for work orders, interfacing with parts department and ensuring proper stock levels are met for planned work.
• Reviews all emergency work orders from their line, expecting attention to detail and thorough descriptions of issues encountered.
• Performs predictive inspections of their lines, according to schedule, returning FDI’s (Found During Inspection) to Infor.
• Coordinates Planned Maintenance events with Maintenance Planner, as well as identifying other outages that can be used to schedule work.
• Leads and manages PM down days.
• Accesses and analyzes line performance data through MES and other data acquisition systems, performing trending analysis and measuring improvements.
• Works with Reliability Engineers to complete Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for issues that interrupt production, reduce yield or show repetitive patterns.
• Develops and maintains action plans for resolving chronic and repetitive issues.
• Understands and improves Preventative Maintenance requirements, seeking opportunities to increase or reduce frequency or need.
• Must gain and develop troubleshooting skills, to be applied toward root cause identification and solution.
• Creates troubleshooting guides for equipment and systems.
• Maintains accurate equipment logs and files.
• Perform Failure analysis using Root cause methodology.
• Creates monthly Maintenance line reports, illustrating work performed and connecting that work to measurable line performance improvement.
• Provide input to a risk management plan that will anticipate risks that could adversely impact plan operations.
• Supports the long-range Maintenance plan, developed cooperatively with group leadership.
• Supports the development of precision maintenance tools.
• Supports the development of a predictive maintenance program, performing required tasks and interfacing with other specialist personnel.
• Participates in and supports all capital projects that impact their production line.
• Supports other Maintenance Line Leads, as required.
• Normally follow maintenance Day shift schedule.
• On call for troubleshooting support, as required.
• Off hours and weekend work, as required.
• Other duties, as required.

“All Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. PFNonwovens Hazleton, Pa. are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.”

Education and experience requirements:

• Minimum two (2) years maintenance experience in process manufacturing at PFN or a minimum of 5 years external but comparable experience.
• HS diploma or equivalent required. Two-year technical school preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and decision making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Good interpersonal skills combined with the ability to work as a team player.
• Demonstrated ability to provide directions to and work with others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Solid overall knowledge of plant equipment and processes.
• Able to perform assigned duties without direct supervision.
• Experienced in assisting plant engineering with elimination of repetitive failure modes through improved technologies and equipment modifications and upgrades.
• Ability to read drawings, manuals, and technical documents.
• High level of understanding and ability to use analytical tools and troubleshooting
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and computer usage

Preferred Skills

• Safety Awareness
• Leadership
• Technical Proficiency
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Abilities
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Adaptability
• Training and Mentorship
• Self-Motivation
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Housekeeping and Organization

Equal Opportunity Statement

PFNonwovens is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We believe that diversity enhances our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusivity is integral to our corporate culture and values. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Together, we can drive our mission forward and create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.