Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Fitesa is a global leader in nonwoven fabric solutions, delivering innovative materials to the hygiene, medical, and industrial markets. We are seeking talented individuals to join our rapidly growing team. We are looking for team-oriented, motivated professionals who are committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Fitesa offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being and long-term success of our employees.

Fitesa Benefits Include:

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) contribution (4% dollar-for-dollar match + additional 3% company discretionary contribution annually for those who qualify)
• Flexible insurance packages, including medical, vision, and dental, with no waiting period

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Decision making
• Initiative
• Works standards
• Ownership
• Organizing

Technical Competences:

• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office and ERP software
• Ability to understand and interpret process settings and center lines
• Ability to learn and become proficient with FIRM, ADP, and other internal database and tracking software
• Ability to read and interpret Fitesa product codes, production schedules, and operations documents
• Advanced troubleshooting skills and mechanical abilities
• Statistical Analysis skills with the ability to establish and audit against goals
• Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.

Behavioral Competences:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment preferably of a large size, high speed nature
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Possesses a quality and customer-focused mindset
• Demonstrated ability to train, motivate, and coach other team members
• Able to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Familiar with air and water pollution control technology and federal, state and community regulatory agency workings
• Willingness and ability to learn and perform in other functions in the plant
• Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Willing and able to work flexible hours including rotating shifts as needed
• Possess human resource skills to relate effectively with people of diverse background.
• Familiar with air and water pollution control technology and federal, state and community regulatory agency workings
• Self-motivated and able to work with a minimal amount of daily supervision
• Ability to work well with all functions in the plant to accomplish the objectives of the assignment

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements project management systems related to preventive and reactive maintenance
• Works with maintenance team to diagnose equipment faults/failures and develop long-term solutions
• Responds to breakdowns and works to identify system failures and solutions; assists in the repair of equipment
• Creates maintenance procedures to ensure effective diagnosis of equipment failure, necessary preventive measures, and repair processes upon breakdown
• Makes recommendations for necessary machine improvements and proactively seeks approval from Maintenance Manager on special components, fixtures, and fittings
• Manages the budget and allocates funds to maintenance projects, forecasts future spending
• Provides leadership for project execution to technicians and other maintenance team members
• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations
• Develops and maintains metrics around equipment functionality and financial impact
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

This position requires frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The position requires frequent lifting, walks and stands for long periods of time, and performs strenuous physical labor under extreme temperatures. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional information:

Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Fitesa will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. This position is reserved for US candidates only and does not offer international transfer.