Machine Maintenance Leader

Our solutions are a key part of most industries - electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations.

Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.
At Edwards, our solutions are a key part of most industries - electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations. Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.

Sr. Maintenance Leader

• Be part of an exciting journey as we build our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park in Alabama, NY This role offers a unique hybrid opportunity, blending remote work flexibility with on-site presence during the facility's construction phase.

Salary Range:
$77, ,000

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.
Mission/Purpose of the Job
The Senior Maintenance Leader is responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of CNC machining, assembly, testing, and painting processes. This role involves leading a team of maintenance technicians, implementing preventive maintenance programs, and troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain production quality

Main Responsibilities

• Maintenance Oversight: Plan, coordinate, and supervise maintenance activities for CNC machining centers, assembly lines, testing equipment, and painting systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards
• Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all factory equipment, including CNC machines, assembly systems, test rigs, and spray booths, to reduce unexpected failures.
• Troubleshooting and Repairs: Diagnose and resolve complex equipment malfunctions, including hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and PLC-controlled systems, to ensure minimal disruption to production.
• Team Leadership: Lead, train, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Inventory Management: Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely availability of critical components for CNC machines, assembly tools, testing equipment, and painting systems.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and process optimizations to enhance throughput and quality.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to OSHA regulations, environmental standards, and factory-specific safety protocols, including those for handling paints and chemicals.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and downtime incidents, providing regular reports to the Manufacturing Maintenance Manager.
• Testing and Calibration: Oversee maintenance of testing equipment to ensure accurate performance validation of dry pumps, including vacuum and pressure testing systems.
• Painting System Maintenance: Ensure spray booths and painting equipment are maintained for consistent application quality and compliance with environmental regulations.

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of CNC machining and CNC Controls (Fanuc)

Preferred

• Experience: 7 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley), CNC controls (e.g., Fanuc, Siemens), hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and electrical circuits. Familiarity with vacuum pump technology and painting systems is a plus.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, manage multiple priorities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Certifications: Certifications such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional), OSHA 30, or Lean Six Sigma are desirable.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• ***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.***

Phys
ical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb to floors within office building, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits Summary
Annual Variable Compensation Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Floating Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Training and Development, Parental Leave, Disability Benefits, Life and AD&D Insurance

What You Can Expect From Us
Excellent working conditions and benefits

Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market

Work in a global diverse and dynamic environment  You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs  We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere – and that is not just a claim on the wall, it's a true fact

You can be creative and promote your own ideas

Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems.  We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards.  With over 100 years of rich heritage, Edwards is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world.  Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way.  Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go.  At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline.  We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice
Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.