Overview
The Facilities Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all facility systems and infrastructure at Hammon Plating. This role carries a strong emphasis on electromechanical systems, including rectifiers, plating line equipment, pump and motor systems, electrical distribution, and automated process controls. The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical skill with the leadership ability to manage a maintenance team and coordinate with production, safety, and outside contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Electromechanical Systems
- Oversee installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all electromechanical equipment including rectifiers, DC power supplies, plating line drives, conveyor systems, and motor controls.
- Maintain and service pump systems, filtration units, agitation systems, and fluid handling equipment throughout the plating operation.
- Manage PLC-based and automated process control systems, coordinate with controls vendors for programming updates and repairs.
- Perform and supervise preventive and predictive maintenance on motors, starters, VFDs (variable frequency drives), and related electrical components.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480V three-phase; ensure all work meets NEC and OSHA electrical safety standards.
Facilities Operations
- Manage all building systems including HVAC, exhaust ventilation, lighting, compressed air, plumbing, and wastewater pretreatment infrastructure.
- Oversee facility maintenance schedules and ensure equipment uptime meets production requirements.
- Coordinate capital improvement projects from planning through completion, including contractor management and budget tracking.
- Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, equipment manuals, spare parts inventory, and service histories.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure facilities operations comply with OSHA, EPA, local fire codes, and all applicable environmental regulations governing a metal finishing operation.
- Maintain fume exhaust systems, emergency eyewash/shower stations, spill containment systems, and other safety-critical infrastructure.
- Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action planning.
- Coordinate with the EHS team on permits, inspections, and regulatory reporting related to facility systems
Leadership & Vendor Management
- Supervise and develop a team of maintenance technicians; assign work orders, provide technical guidance, and conduct performance reviews.
- Manage relationships with outside contractors, equipment vendors, and service providers; obtain and evaluate bids for projects and major repairs.
- Develop and manage the annual facilities maintenance budget; track expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of facilities or maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with demonstrated electromechanical expertise.
- Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, motor controls, PLCs, and industrial automation.
- Experience with pumping systems, chemical process equipment, or fluid handling in an industrial setting.
- Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, and environmental compliance requirements for manufacturing facilities.
- Proven ability to lead and develop a maintenance team.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; able to diagnose and resolve equipment issues with minimal downtime.
Preferred
- Experience in electroplating, metal finishing, or chemical processing operations.
- Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent certification.
- Knowledge of wastewater pretreatment systems and associated regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) software.
- Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
