Maintenance Planner/Manufacturing Engineer

Are you a Maintenance Planner/Manufacturing Engineer who is looking to join one of the top companies within the Aerospace and Defense Industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on preventive maintenance?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work Onsite with our client in Manassas, VA. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• This position is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive preventive maintenance plan for all equipment and machinery on the Sonobuoy Manufacturing Floor.
• The Maintenance Planner will play a crucial role in maximizing equipment uptime, minimizing downtime, and ensuring the efficient operation of the production process.
• This will involve close collaboration with production personnel, maintenance technicians, and engineering teams.
• Additionally, this role will support the manufacturing floor by creating work instructions, troubleshooting production issues, and evaluating discrepancies.
• Preventive Maintenance Planning:
• Develop and implement a detailed preventive maintenance plan for all manufacturing floor equipment, including but not limited to:
• Sonobuoy assembly machines
• Testing equipment
• Calibration stations
• Material handling equipment
• Establish a schedule for preventive maintenance tasks based on manufacturer recommendations, industry best practices, and historical data.
• Create and maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, parts used, and labor hours.
• Identify and procure necessary spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the preventive maintenance plan and make adjustments as needed.
• Manufacturing Floor Support:
• Provide timely and effective troubleshooting and repair support for equipment malfunctions.
• Assist production personnel with equipment operation and maintenance.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments as needed.
• Escalate complex issues to the appropriate maintenance personnel.
• Create and maintain clear and concise work instructions for manufacturing processes, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Provide support to production personnel when issues arise, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Evaluate and disposition discrepancies in materials, components, or finished products, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance maintenance efficiency.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and new technologies in preventive maintenance.

Here's what you'll get:

• Pay rate: $38.00/Hour.
• Hours: 4/10-1st Shift
• Length: Temp (12 Months)

Sound like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions, and we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of needs in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to them, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Associate's Degree
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Mechanical Assembly.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Mechanical Aptitude
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on preventive maintenance
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the use of maintenance tools and equipment.

• Experience in the electronics or defence industry
• Certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Proficient in computer applications, including maintenance management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Programmable Logic Controls
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Be needed to participate in on-call rotation.
• Team Player
• PLC
• Electro-mechanical sensors and actuators
• Mechanical Testing

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, and fumes.
• Be needed to work overtime or weekends as needed
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.