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Maintenance Supervisor/Head Maintenance

De Kalb, Texas • Full-time
$45,000 - $65,000 annually
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About the Job
Job title:
Machinery Maintenance/Repair 
 
The primary job of Machinery Maintenance is to keep all machinery at the plant in tip-top working order.
 
Machinery includes, but is not limited to: 
  • Grinders 
  • Molders 
  • Planers 
  • Gang rip and straight line 
  • End Matchers 
  • Band saws, chop saws, rip saws 
  • Air Compressors 
  • Dry Kilns 
  • Forklifts – PMs included
  • Delivery Trucks – PMs included
  • Tractors – PMs included
 
Reports to:
  1. Plant Supervisor
 
SUBORDINATES/ Supervises:
  • All those appointed to help complete your tasks 
  • Any fork driver as long as managers allow. 
 
Traits/ Skills Required:
  • Must be able to pay GREAT attention to detail 
  • Familiarity with mechanical equipment and tools 
  • Familiarity with the following:
    - Electrical 
    - Alignment 
    - Welding 
    - Machining 
    - Rigging 
    - Roller Chains 
    - Mechanical 
    - Woodworking machinery 
  • Must be familiar with some computer equipment including Excel Spreadsheets 
  • We’ll train you in this if necessary 
  • Must be able to identify issues with machinery and provide a solution 
  • Must be responsible and timely 
  • Must be able to lift some heavy objects 
  • Works well with others has a good attitude and is eager to learn. 
 
DUTIES:
Preventative Maintenance 
  • Perform weekly inspections of all machinery 
  • Oil levels 
  • Filters 
  • Wear and tear on all parts 
  • Tires, rollers, and wheels 
  • Become familiar with all machines by reading instruction manuals 
  • Must keep all machinery manuals in a library 
Machine Breakdowns 
  • You are responsible for all machine breakdowns 
  • You must respond to all machine breakdowns immediately 
  • If two machines break down at the same time, you must prioritize by importance of the machine. 
  • If you don’t have the necessary parts, you must order them. If necessary, place the order for overnight, this must be signed off by the plant manager. 
  • Keep a record log of all breakdowns and parts ordered. 
Parts Inventory 
  • Develop a parts library 
  • Identify parts commonly replaced and keep those in stock for all machines. For example: 
  • Planer Knives 
  • Bar Stock for molding templates 
  • Inserts 
  • All wear parts 
  • Keep those part numbers handy as well as the cheapest place to purchase them. 
Records 
  • Use Excel Spreadsheets to keep all maintenance records 
  • Machine Issues 
  • Parts replaced 
  • Parts ordered with pricing and where it was ordered from. 
  • MUST MAINTAIN GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES 
  • MUST BE ABLE TO DISCIPLINE THOSE WHO WORK UNDER YOU IN A FAIR MANNER 
  • THIS INCLUDES WRITING THEM UP FOR VIOLATING COMPANY POLICIES, YOU HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO DO THAT. 
  • MUST BE ABLE KEEP ISSUES WITH EMPLOYEES PRIVATE 
  • MUST BE ABLE TO KEEP PAY RATE PRIVATE
 
Benefits and Compensation:
Employer offers a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes competitive compensation with a pay-for-performance philosophy, benefits, and other programs designed to support their associates and meet their needs. 

If you invest your time and talents in the company, Historic Phillips Forest Products will invest in you. 

Summary:
Phillips Forest Products is a Texas historic business in operation for over sixty years. We’re known for some of the highest-quality architectural millwork in the United States. We’re growing and we’re looking for no-nonsense, non-ego-centric, team players to grow with us. This position is a long-term position with the potential to develop into a higher supervisory role within a decade. 

We are looking for hard-working individuals with good attention to detail and a strong desire to be in the woodworking industry. Previous experience working with wood products and managing people is preferred. Qualified candidates must have the ability to read prints, work unsupervised, and complete work in a timely fashion. 

If you invest your time and talents in the company, Historic Phillips Forest Products will invest in you. 

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    The Oldest Family Owned Sawmill in Texas

    For over sixty years, Phillips Forest Products has supplied the architect, the interior designer, the contractor, the home owner, and the industrial sector with the highest quality architectural millwork and wood products. Located in North East Texas, between the White Oak forests along the Sulphur River and the great Pecan groves along the mighty Red River, just outside the quiet town of De Kalb, TX. We produce rough sawn wood beams, kiln dried lumber, T/G wood siding, kiln dried live edge wood slabs, engineered wood flooring, molding, butcher blocks, and more.

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