Lead Maintenance Technician

We are seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance operations in a manufacturing plant to support the facility &/or equipment needs.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.; Starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements; Ability to utilize electrical test equipment and ability to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment; Services electronic equipment by checking, testing, and replacing faulty components, circuits, printed circuit boards and similar electronic devices; Identifies equipment and material needs for projects, and reads and interprets blueprints and schematics; Coordinates on all project needs with Maintenance & Production Supervisors/Managers; Assist (as required) in the training & skill up grading of other maintenance personnel, as well as production associates (machine operators) etc.; Must continually demonstrate proficiency in the job skill level of this position in accordance with the requirements of the job description; Participates in all plant emergencies as required and maintains any certification/training as deemed necessary or required by management in order to be able to respond to any specific plant emergencies; Complete thorough repairs and proactively initiate work orders based on preventive maintenance (PM) or predictive maintenance (PdM) findings.; Maximize equipment reliability by efficiently executing work orders and PM tasks.; Accurately document activities, resources, and completion codes.; Analyze reports to recommend improvements for asset operability, reliability, and safety.; Request necessary repair parts as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.; Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and pneumatic systems used on production equipment.; Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and control systems used on production equipment.; Monitor and perform basic repairs on building support equipment (Air Compressors, HVAC systems, lighting, water usage, fire/life/safety etc.).; Assist all departments (R&D, Engineering, Front Office and Lab) with mechanical functions.; Respond to all building related security/safety issues.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED; Minimum of 10-15 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.; Willingness to work in a team environment.; Ability to work independently.; Ability to read and speak English.; Detail oriented with good analytical & troubleshooting skills.; Willingness to receive any additional training required.; Able to learn the duties described above, as well as other jobs in the facility as required.; Manual dexterity & ability to lift 50 lbs.; Able to be flexible in work assignments within job description & flexible to shift requirements.; Safety and Quality conscious; Basic computer skills PC and software; Experience with pneumatics, PLC’s, and general electrical knowledge; Ability to climb ladders.; Ability to operate high reach.; Ability to obtain and maintain forklift license and operate forklift safely.; Able to be on call (part time) to address maintenance issues within 2 hours when maintenance personnel are not scheduled to be onsite.

Nice to have

Familiarity with CMMS software such as MaintainX, Fiix, Maximo, or similar (preferred but not required); Welding and fabrication experience are a plus.

Benefits

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription); Group Life and AD&D Insurance; Voluntary Group Insurance (Life, AD&D, LTD); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); 401(k) Plan; Pension Plan; Paid Vacation; Paid Company Holidays