Description:
The lead maintenance technician is an advanced technician and a working lead who performs mechanical, preventative, corrective, and project tasks as outlined in the Level 4 Skills Matrix and as assigned. Will lead the maintenance team in effective decision-making regarding safety, production, and goals of the plant. Maintain, repair, and keep downtime to a minimum of all manufacturing equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations.
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Lead by example fostering a safe and productive environment. Demonstrate advanced skill performance in the primary skills of the Level 4 Skills Matrix maintenance functions such as: Electricity, Electronics/PLC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Machine Shop, Millwright, Welding, Boilers, Refrigeration, and Pneumatics and Hydraulics.
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Ensures equipment is properly operating and maintained utilizing the P.M. Program.
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Possess adequate technical understanding of plant equipment and ability to train employees on proper equipment usage.
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Monitor line efficiencies to improve and eliminate repetitive breakdowns.
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Motivate team to act towards achieving common goals.
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Able to identify, evoke and use strengths of all resources in the organization.
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Effective communication with all personnel (production, maintenance, management, etc.).
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Be involved in trials (machines, products, processes, etc.).
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Suggest/recommend improvements.
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Participate in analyzing occupational hazards.
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Prevent potential risks.
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Enforce and comply with all company policies and procedures.
Requirements:
Technical Competencies
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Knowledge and application of Good Manufacturing Practices.
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Ability to pay strong attention to detail and multitask effectively.
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Skills in and knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
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Ability to weld stainless and make food grade repairs.
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Ability to read and understand blueprints.
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Good critical thinking skills, ability to follow and use root cause analysis.
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Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, procedures, and related documents (as needed).
Education & Experience
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AS Degree from a two-year college or technical school.
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2+ years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing facility or equivalent.
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Prior leadership skills preferred.
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Computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Skills / Abilities
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Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions.
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Ability to work well with others and possess strong personal qualities.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Basic knowledge of operating systems, word processing and data spreadsheets.
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Strong ability to listen to personnel over maintenance concerns.
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Displays good math, technical and decision-making skills.