Woodex Bearing Company, Inc. is a growing, employee-owned company with a long history of stability and security. The company has a stellar reputation for excellence in machining, engineering, and customer care. Within our company there are two divisions. The Woodex division manufactures wood bearings for screw conveyors, farm equipment, and more. The MECO division engineers and fabricates custom shaft seals for various types of bulk material processing equipment. We are a small company with a big presence in our worldwide markets. Join us and add your qualities as an employee owner to a thriving Maine company that cares about its employees.

Position Summary:

This opening is for a position as the Facility & Safety Supervisor in our company. It is a full-time, long-term position. The Facility & Safety Supervisor is responsible for keeping all facilities and equipment operating as intended, documenting maintenance performed, and ordering maintenance supplies and equipment. This position also oversees the company’s safety program and outside contractor activities. This position will require the applicant to perform several duties within the general scope of their title, as well as beyond that on occasion. The position’s main duties include but are not limited to the following.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains the company’s preventative maintenance (PM) program.
• Develops preventative maintenance procedures for use by machine operators.
• Performs and documents machinery and equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Maintains inventory of parts and supplies for machine and facility maintenance and repair.
• Oversees the company’s safety program and ensures that safety policies are in place and up to date.
• Recognizes safety issues and concerns and helps ensure they are addressed in a timely manner.
• Conducts accident and incident investigations and compiles reports for each.
• Performs minor repairs to exterior and interior of facility buildings.
• Coordinates with, and directs, third party contractors for significant repairs.
• Performs yard maintenance tasks (snow removal, lawn care, etc.) as back up to third party contractors.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from a college or technical school, or an equivalent amount of education and experience.
• Ability to make well-reasoned decisions, both independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, writing, listening, presenting, etc.)
• Ability to follow written procedures and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and prioritize activities.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Mechanical knowledge and the ability to solve complex machinery problems (manual mills and lathes, CNC mills and lathes, etc.).
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical knowledge and skills.
• Ability to see both the larger picture and detailed steps needed to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
• Ability to work under pressure without compromising attention to detail.
• Basic machining knowledge.

Benefits:

Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience. Also included is an excellent benefit package with health insurance, HSA (Health Savings Account) contributions, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, a 401(k)-retirement savings program with employer match, and an additional retirement plan in the form of an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Certified Safety Professional (Preferred)
• OSHA 30 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Georgetown, ME 04548 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person