Head mechanic vs maintenance manager

Differences between head mechanic and maintenance manager duties and responsibilities

Head mechanic example responsibilities.

• Maintain and manage shop for parts, supplies and priority in jobs and cleanliness.
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• Assist lead mechanics with diagnosis and repair of all units and systems.
• Involve in all aspects of center maintenance from roof repairs and HVAC to lanes and pinspotters.
• Perform plan maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment to include boilers, large air handlers, and roof top units.
• Perform any necessary repairs and diagnosis (electrical, hydraulics, engine, drivetrain, suspension, etc .).
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Maintenance manager example responsibilities.

• Select, contract, and manage vendors for MRO supplies or specialize maintenance services.
• Maintain OEE on all equipment to achieve run performance goals and to produce 500MM pounds of finish product a year.
• Arrange and schedule preventative and predictive maintenance activities to ensure maximum plant operational effectiveness using the CMMS system.
• Reduce conversion expenses for plant maintenance by developing and implementing cost control strategies and the implementation CMMS base preventive maintenance program.
• Implement vending machines plant wide for small electronic switches and cables.
• Head of the maintenance department for a busy plastics sheeting extrusion plant.
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