Machine Maintenance Leader

Location & Compensation

• Buffalo, NY * Be part of an exciting journey as we prepare for production at our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP).
• Edwards Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013
• Salary Range: $69,000 - $99,000 

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

Your role

Machine Maintenance Leader, ensures that maintenance activities and production equipment at the site are in accordance with legal, quality and safety requirements. Leads the maintenance department team so that maximum capability and operability of machines and production equipment is achieved. Cooperates with other departments and external organizations providing service.

You will

• Is responsible for compliance with the principles of work safety and fire protection, according to internal and legislative regulations, by all maintenance workers and external suppliers.
• Manages the activities of the maintenance team in reactive, deferred, preventive and predictive maintenance of production machines and equipment.

• Leads the maintenance team with a focus on maximum operability of production machines and equipment. Responsible for keeping records of maintenance, services, consumption of spare parts, revisions, inspections and costs.
• Orders and coordinates external (supplier) service activities with maintenance activities, internal resources, machine and equipment operation and company management.

• Is responsible for the registration of production machines and equipment, the completeness of their accompanying documentation and the setting of their maintenance plan.
• Analyses malfunctions and faults, then proposes and implements corrective measures into the maintenance plan for production facilities.
• Reports the established indicators (KPI) and the status of projects to the maintenance department on regular basis to the superior.
• As part of his mandate, ensures for reserved technical devices controls, revisions and other activities to ensure compliance with legislative requirements. Keeps records of these devices. Is responsible for their inspection and elimination of detected defects.
• Manages the warehouse of spare parts for the service of production machines and equipment, is responsible for their correct quantity and availability.

• Participates in the implementation, operation and continuous improvement of TPM.
• Collaborates on VTPS projects to increase the safety, quality and efficiency of the production process.

• Seeks and implements improvements in processes, costs and maintenance activities as part of continuous improvement. Collaborates on KAIZENS.

• Processes and monitors the competence of maintenance workers and, if necessary, proposes a training plan. Is responsible for their training, motivation and talent development and correct attendance processing.
  
  
• Promotes a team culture focused on company values, conducts annual evaluations of maintenance staff, proposes rewards and salary adjustments.

To succeed, you will need

The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• High school/GED, electric field of study - machine maintenance or engineering
• Minimum 3 yrs of experience in a similar position in the field of machine and equipment servicing in an engineering company including a proven team management 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and maintenance software
• Minimum 3 yrs experience in a leadership or team lead role

***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.***

Physical Demands

This role requires precision handling of tools and machinery, often in a manufacturing setting with prolonged physical engagement.

•    Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls continually or almost continually (89% of the time), with arm-hand steadiness, finger dexterity, and manual dexterity for precise manipulation and assembly.
•    Standing/Walking: Remains in an upright stationary position continually or almost continually (62% of the time), with occasional traversing to position materials or equipment.
•    Moving Objects/Lifting/Carrying: Frequently moves, transports, positions, or installs materials and tools, involving general physical activities like balancing or stooping; requires multilimb coordination but no specific weight levels detailed.
•    Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Positions self by bending or twisting the body less than half the time (31%), with moderate flexibility needs.
•    Repetitive Motions: Performs repetitive actions continually or almost continually (46% of the time), demanding sustained control of machines.
•    Other Environmental Factors: Exposed to hazardous equipment, contaminants, noise, or minor injury risks daily (43-62% of the time); wears protective equipment (e.g., glasses, hearing protection) every day (94% of the time).

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Benefits Summary:

Annual Variable Compensation Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Floating Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Training and Development, Parental Leave, Disability Benefits, Life and AD&D Insurance.

What you can expect from us:
•    Excellent working conditions and benefits.
•    Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market. 
•    Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment.
•    You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs.
•    We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere – and that is not just a claim on the wall, it’s a true fact.
•    You can be creative and promote your own ideas. 
•    Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn. 

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed [or], religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in [his or her] their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law.

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards. With over 150 years of rich heritage, Atlas Copco Group is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world. Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research. 

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way. Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go. At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline. We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.   

For more information about Edwards visit our website: www.edwardsvacuum.com

A division of Atlas Copco