Facility Helper Jobs in Normal, IL (NOW HIRING)

About Us:

Founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service, we at Pursuit Aerospace pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

Pursuit Aerospace has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers.

About the Opportunity:

The Maintenance & Facilities Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all maintenance activities to ensure the reliability of plant equipment and utilities. In partnership with the site EH&S Manager, this role also supports safety and environmental initiatives to help protect and enhance the well-being of all personnel.

This is a day-shift role based in Morton, IL, with an expectation to be on-call 24/7 to address plant issues as they arise.

Location: 

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and control the maintenance department to assure the total maintenance function.
• Ensure that the facility and all production equipmentismaintained and in proper running order to meet the schedules of the company.
• Establish and maintain a scheduled preventive maintenance system for all production equipment and facility systems.
• Establish inventory and maintain required spare parts in advance of required machine repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Create and manage a maintenance budget that includes all costs associated with the maintenance of facilities and production equipment.
• Staff and lead hourly maintenance employees. Provide coaching and counsel direct reports and recommend disciplinary action when necessary.
• Provide the proper instruction, counseling, and training for assigned personnel.  
• Ensure employees are fully qualified in their job classifications.
• Ensure a safe workplace through enforcement of safety policies and timely response to potential or actual hazards.  
• Assist in evaluation of equipment availability losses due to planned and unplanned maintenance down time.
• Participate on the plant Safety Committee.
• Provide technical and regulatory consultation to the plant for industrial hygiene and safety issues.
• Conduct periodic inspections of the plant for OSHA, Codes and NFPA compliance and best management practicesrelativeto safety.

 Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5 years of industrial maintenance supervisory experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Technical School or College education beyond high school is preferred.
• Completed training in shop practices and OSHA compliance
• Thorough knowledge of industrial facilities and equipment with a broad understanding of manufacturing maintenance requirements and a strong understanding of skilled maintenance trades.  
• Experience with Large Mechanical & Hydraulic Presses and/or Controls
• Robust knowledge and abilities related to safety procedures to function effectively. 
• Proven success with implementing a preventative maintenance process.
• Strategic leadership and communication skills and the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Working Conditions:

• Requires mobility in a manufacturing plant environment while using Personal Protective Equipment. 
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.