RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the build-out and development of a high-performing team of multi-skilled technicians capable of supporting the full range of process equipment used in Starlink production
Establish and continuously refine Preventive Maintenance (PM) work plans and schedules for all assets
Drive collaboration with engineers and planners to define corrective maintenance strategies and target completion dates based on failure analysis, ensuring they feed into robust Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules
Spearhead the partnership with engineering to stay current on emerging technologies and proactively evaluate/implement solutions that improve production operations and equipment reliability
Build and manage a spares inventory strategy tailored to each equipment type to fully support the overall maintenance approach
Direct coordination with the scheduler to ensure the right technicians and contractors are assigned to complete the full Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedule
Oversee the execution of all maintenance work, including emergency breakdowns, while actively monitoring progress and removing obstacles
Lead hands-on troubleshooting and technical decision-making as needed to drive timely resolution of issues
Ensure clear, proactive communication of work progress and status to all stakeholders at every stage
Develop and manage key performance metrics (Uptime, OEE, Mean Time to Repair, etc.) to drive data-based decision making across the department
Verify and confirm that all maintenance activities have been completed as planned and that assets are restored to required operating specifications
Identify residual risks or effects after repairs and take decisive action to prevent recurrence
Lead root cause analysis and deliver high-quality reports that feed learning and improvement opportunities back to maintenance engineers and asset owners
Assign the correct skills to every job, maintain an accurate skills matrix for the entire technician team, and proactively identify and close training gaps
Manage daily activity logging, major breakdown reporting, workforce shift utilization, and absence requests to ensure full operational visibility and control
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of professional experience in machining, maintenance, or production/manufacturing; OR 5+ years of professional experience in machining, maintenance, or production/manufacturing
1+ years of experience directly leading a team or project
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Degree in an engineering discipline
Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing or production environment that required frequent adaptation to changing work assignments and shifting priorities
Demonstrated ownership of clear, effective verbal and written communication with engineering and production teams
Proven experience applying lean manufacturing principles and efficiency methods to drive operational improvements
Experience leading the development of multi-skilled technician teams, including ownership of skills matrices and training plans
Experience owning the creation and management of key maintenance metrics (Uptime, OEE, Mean Time to Repair) to drive data-based decisions
Experience leading root cause analysis and owning the implementation of corrective and preventive actions that improve equipment reliability
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be willing to work all shifts, extended hours, and weekends as needed
Must be able to work one or more of the following shifts
AWS B Shift: 5:00am-5:30pm Wednesday-Saturday
AWS C Shift: 5:00pm-5:30am Sunday-Wednesday
Split Shift: 8:00am-8:00pm Sunday-Wednesday
Split Shift: 8:00am-8:00pm Wednesday-Saturday
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Ability to lift, stand, climb, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, stretch, and carry are generally required to perform the functions of this position
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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