Senior Maintenance Technician

Core & Main Job Opportunity

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main's 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure.

Job Summary

Plans and prepares manufacturing production schedules and workflows to establish sequence and lead time of each production operation to meet shipping dates according to customer orders or sales forecasts. Expedites operations that delay schedules and/or alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Analyzes capacity and production data to determine manufacturing processes and required resources. Resolves issues related to production, machinery, processing, and/or packaging operations.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Provides technical support in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety and testing. Performs testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment or systems.
• Acts as liaison for Contract Maintenance personnel and oversees contract maintenance activities as required. Works with outside engineering firms to develop and install simple, but effective human-automation solutions.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical).
• Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability, capability and yield. Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventative and unscheduled maintenance).
• Serves as Lead Technical Resource for developing and executing PM Procedures on production and ancillary equipment; while training (AM) Autonomous Maintenance activities to Machine Operators and Line Fabricators. Identifies and analyzes automation design and reliability issues that direct impact operational effectiveness.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses difficult, infrequent problems with equipment. Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Develops training materials and conducts training on AM/PM Technical functions. Creates reference manuals, job aids, and web-based training sessions.
• Provides technical support and engineering project management execution support for small-medium CAPEX projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial Technology degree
• 5+ years of experience in production maintenance
• Metal fabrication and maintenance experience
• Project engineering management experience

Career Level Dimensions

• Typical Training/Experience
• Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas.
• Generally 5-7 years of experience in a related area of responsibility.
• Problem Complexity
• May modify processes to resolve situations.
• Autonomy
• Under limited supervision, relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine the best approach to achieve desired outcomes.
• Course of action is often determined by interpreting procedures and policies.
• Work typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor or direct "customers" of the process.
• Leadership
• Is sought out and/or assigned to provide general guidance/direction, training, and technical assistance to junior level support personnel.
• Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring/firing authority.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.