Field Technician Manager

Field Technician Manager

Responsible for daily management of all Milwaukee and Remote Field Machining Technicians emphasizing safety and operational efficiency. Exhibit and enforce a culture where safety is the first priority!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments to ensure the following :
• Jobs are completed on-time
• Quality specifications are met
• Costs are controlled and within budget
• Collaborate with Mobilization Manager to schedule technicians for Mobilization
• Collaborate with Scheduling to assign technicians for field and shop projects
• Project Management of shop jobs utilizing portable equipment
• Ensure employees are updating Jobs using the TEAM app
• Audit and approve employee expenses
• Daily audits and management employee time sheets
• Ensure proper checklists are being used and updated
• As required, review and compare actual vs estimated costs
• As required, create, and implement process improvement plans where deficiencies are identified
• As required, submit RFQs to Purchasing
• As required, act as a technical resource to address and resolve inquiries and problems

General Management Tasks :

As required, participate with personnel reviews, assessments, interviews and terminations

Approve vacation schedules

Ensure the training of new and present employees in the processes and methods required to achieve the company's standards for quality, productivity, and safety

Work with the training department to train and qualify technical skills of assigned employees

Ensure the completion of all required production paperwork, records, and documentation

Actively participate in establishing and driving 5s culture and standards

Ensure compliance with departmental housekeeping standards

Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules / regulations

Ensure all departmental supplies are adequately maintained

Ensure all departmental equipment is properly maintained

Qualifications :

High school diploma or GED, required

Journeyman Machinist, Journeyman Tool and Die or 2-year technical degree, preferred

Seven to ten years of progressively responsible related experience

Demonstrated managerial / leadership experience; minimum of 5 years of experience in a related role

Extensive experience (5-10 years) machining

Extensive knowledge and ability with high tolerance (0.0005") machining

Extensive mechanical aptitude

Extensive knowledge or experience with tooling and fixturing

Experience with hydraulics

Knowledge and understanding of motors and gearboxes

Experience in low volume and high mix environment

Extensive ability to read and interpret blueprints & mechanical drawings

Experience in process improvement and Lean Manufacturing

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, purchase orders, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence

Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other employees of the organization

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Extensive ability and desire to be a servant leader

Extensive ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Extensive ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

Extensive ability to troubleshoot and solve problems using critical thinking skills

Extensive ability to organize and manage priorities, meet deadlines, and expectations

Extensive ability to follow through on projects from conception to completion

Manager Responsibilities :

Carry out team leader responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Responsibilities include training employees; assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Physical Demands :

Occasionally sit, use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls

Frequently talk or hear

Frequently stand and walk

Frequently climb ladders and stairs

Frequently stoop, kneel, bend or crouch

Frequently lift and / or move physical products (up to 50 lbs.)

Specific vision abilities : include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment :

Forklift traffic, overhead cranes, machining, welding, moving of mechanical parts and moderate noise

The majority of the work is performed indoors in a shop and office environment

Will spend a minimal amount of time outdoors in hot, cold, or otherwise inclement weather during part of the workweek

Other Requirements :

OSHA 30

Valid driver's license, preferred

Successful completion of IPM Overhead Crane Training, required

Successful completion of IPM's Forklift Training, required

Valid Forklift license, required

Travel up to 20%