Maintenance Specialist

e Lexington, KY location is a small but intrical part of Nitto, Inc. We have manufacturing, warehouse and office locations throughout the world, with a concentration in Asia, Europe and North America. We are 100 + year old company headquartered in Osaka Japan.

This location provides noise reducation and noice harnessing parts to multiple Japanese and American OEM's.

We offer a work environment that includes a modern office setting, safe work environment, and an international inclusive workforce.

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Specialist to join our team. The Maintenance Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and performing maintenance tasks to ensure the proper functioning of equipment and facilities.

**Duties:**

1. Oversees the maintenance of machines and equipment and facilities

a. Demand Maintenance – Quickly and methodically troubleshoots and corrects abnormal machine conditions or failures

b. Preventive Maintenance – Develops annual plans and protocols and implements schedules to prevent failures.

c. Predictive Maintenance – Monitors machine conditions to anticipate and prevent failures, with the aim of minimizing maintenance frequency and avoiding unplanned downtime and costs

2. Collaborates closely with Production Dept. to minimize impact of PM and repairs on production plans.

3. Collaborates with team members and supervisors to diagnose and troubleshoot problems

4. Ensures that all repairs and maintenance are completed accurately and quickly

5. Manages all related maintenance data and resources

a. Utilizes a Maintenance Management program to manage schedules and work history

b. Maintains machine and equipment documentation

c. Maintains all documentation related to the facility equipment and utilities

d. Maintains inventory of spare parts and tools

6. Manages all vendor related information and planning and ensures scheduled work is carried out satisfactorily

7. Collaborates with Engineering Dept. to evaluate, purchase, install and validate new machines and equipment

8. Collaborates with Production, Quality, and Engineering departments to improve quality control and productivity through machine modifications, layout changes, or the fabrication of work aids.

9. Implements and adheres to safety regulations and protocols

10. Ensures compliance with environmental and industry regulations

11. Reports maintenance issues and performance metrics to management

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

> Minimum

o Technical certification or Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance or similar discipline

o An equivalent mix of education and experience may be considered

> Preferred

NCCER Certificate

3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and maintenance.

Knowledge of electro-mechanical troubleshooting techniques and experience with PLC logic.

Knowledge of facility maintenance requirements, including HVAC, plumbing, and other related work.

Certification for operation of forklifts, scissor lifts, and similar equipment

> Minimum

o Technical certification or Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance or similar discipline

o An equivalent mix of education and experience may be considered

> Preferred

NCCER Certificate

3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and maintenance.

Knowledge of electro-mechanical troubleshooting techniques and experience with PLC logic.

Knowledge of facility maintenance requirements, including HVAC, plumbing, and other related work.

Certification for operation of forklifts, scissor lifts, and similar equipment

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Office 365 Suite including Word and Excel

Experience working with Maintenance Management programs

Experience working with ERP systems such as JDE or SAP

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Specialist with a strong mechanical background to contribute to our team's success.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week