As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

ND Industries in now part of H.B. Fuller and a manufacturer of solutions for locking, bonding, sealing, masking, lubricating, and assembling fasteners.  This includes pre-application of a wide selection of customer manufactured materials onto fasteners, so that they are ready to use at the point of assembly.  This results in reduced labor costs, time savings, and quality assurance for our customers. 

The Maintenance Manager ensures safe and proper maintenance and repair practices including preventative maintenance schedules and oversees all aspects of the maintenance department including 4 direct reports.

Primary Responsibilities

Complete maintenance projects with maintenance team

Maintain and update the preventative maintenance schedule

Problem Resolution: Report non-conformances and with support correct them

Issue all purchase order request for maintenance projects

Evaluate maintenance support staff for training needs

Plan and oversee repair and installation activities

Identify critical spare parts, monitor inventory, and re-order as necessary and keep maintenance logs

Manage relationships with contractors and outside service providers

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electronics, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or similar field and at least 5 years of experience OR Successful completion of a vocational school or an associate’s degree in similar fields and 7 years of experience OR 10 years of experience in maintenance as a technician or mechanic

5 years management experience

5 years' experience with induction heaters, HVAC, Electric Motors, Forklift Repair, Compressor Repaid, Process Cooling Tower, Dust Collection

3 years' experience troubleshoot electrical issues in the absence of schematics or electrical drawings

3 years' experience with electromechanical machine adjustments, motor speeds, feed rates, and identification of machine problems resulting in downtime

Knowledge of PLC’s; ability to determine inputs and outputs

MS Office Computer skills including Excel

Fabrication Skills and general welding & brazing skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematics, blueprints and procedure manuals.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with arms, small and see color

Preferred Requirements

Feeder bowl operation adjustment experience

Fastner experience

Ability to apply basic concepts of basic algebra and geometry and calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Candidates with implanted medical device, such and pacemakers, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT), implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), or similar medical devices are not considered fit for this position.

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require H.B. Fuller sponsorship of a work visa to work for H.B. Fuller.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.