Maintenance Lead (1st Shift)

Summary

The Maintenance Technician Lead installs, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, rebuilds and performs preventative/predictive maintenance on all production machinery, automated and electrical systems. Usually works five to six days a week; overtime may be required based on production needs.

• Schedule: 6a-6p

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Exhibits proficiency in performing regular adjustments, calibrations and repair work in response to department demands both during product and non-production hours. 
• Responds to emergency breakdowns and needs in a timely manner with OSHA Lockout/Tagout and Company safety regulations.
• Responds to management concerns of equipment performance informing production supervisors of any necessary modifications or system malfunctions that would affect their area of operation now or in the future.
• Maintains log books by applying math skills through the equipment PM stages in order to calibrate machinery to performance standards.
• Provides "hands on" training and direction to lower-level mechanics and techs in properly servicing, repairing, and maintaining the equipment operated by the company.
• May also have the responsibility of leading other mechanics and techs, monitoring their work, start-ups and set-ups.

Minimum Education

• High School or equivalent.

Experience Requirements

• 4+ years.
• Must have all personal tools at all times and be able to use and operate hand tools and industrial shop equipment. 
• Requires knowledge of math that relates to performing maintenance activities. 
• Able to make correct calculations when completing mechanical, electrical or electronic maintenance repairs.
• Able to verify dimensions and diagrams for assembly, disassembly and troubleshooting purposes. 
• Able to determine clearance of parts to ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments. 
• Reading, writing and analytical skills.

Experience Preferred

• Maximo, Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Forklift, Pallet Jack and Scissor Lift experience.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Position is active. On the plant floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systems are routine.
• May need to move equipment occasionally. 
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• Position requires as associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities. 
• Work may include lifting (up to 70 lbs), to heights of 5" to 84", reaching, bending and/or pushing.
• When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. 
• May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. 
• May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facilities. 
• Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the company.