Position : 3rd Shift Lead Maintenance Tech

Location : Huntington, Indiana

Requisition ID: : 27664

GENERAL PURPOSE

Provide daily leadership and guidance to maintenance staff and assist the supervisor in directing work activities and

resources. Monitor maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently.

Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or

mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair as needed. Demonstrate mastery of all job functions in the

maintenance area/department. Train and mentor maintenance team members.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assign daily jobs and work orders, detailing any requirements for the day and delegating/participating to

successfully accomplish the daily tasks

• Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures; train and develop

maintenance staff

• Assist the supervisor to ensure that all work orders are completed in a timely manner, while maintaining high

quality standards

• Assist with and/or perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production,

processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety

procedures

• Support the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) purchasing and inventory management functions

including all repair and maintenance parts and supplies

• Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of

anticipated task performance

• Support the installation of new equipment

• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems

and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production

• Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required

information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures

• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques

• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes

• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding

health and safety issues

• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate

regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee,

but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent

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• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls

(PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.

• 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled

equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, coupled with

demonstrated leadership attributes or team leadership experience

• Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay

control, process control and packaging equipment

• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred

• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams

• Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter and able to set direction

• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork

• Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures

• Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent

component failures or equipment down time

• Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling

equipment in a safe manner

• Able to perform complex or complicated maintenance activities/repairs independently

• Able to complete projects from planning to installation

• Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures

• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

• Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and

decimals

• Basic computer skills

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer