Lead Maintenance Technician
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Job Description
Summary:
The Lead Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of company business goals and objectives. Reports to the Plant Superintendent.
Responsibilities:
Maintain production equipment in proper operating condition
Respond to floor calls in a timely manner
Handle all breakdowns in an efficient manner
Coordinate with Store Managers and Maintenance Manager to resolve breakdown issues
Perform preventive maintenance duties as assigned
Perform other maintenance tasks such as rebuilding pumps
Successfully complete confined space training and be able to work in confined spaces
Report to Maintenance Foreman shortage of parts or any special needs
Support plant effort of focusing on, and adhering to, all Personnel and Food Safety, SQF, HACCP, Quality, AIB and GMP regulations and policies
Communicate effectively with personnel at all levels, both union and management
Machine repairs
Roof repairs
Light electrical work
Shop keeper
Requirements:
3-5 years direct experience as a maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing union environment, preferably food related
3 years of HVAC/R (HVAC and Refrigeration) experience
Able to perform various types of welding: TIG, MIG, arc, gas
Solid understanding of electronics, electrical systems, and mechanical applications; experience with refrigeration is a plus
Must have excellent mechanical skills
Must be able to trouble shoot, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems, and piping and plumbing issues on various pieces of production and packaging equipment throughout our plant including utility equipment such as hot water heaters and air compressors
Must show a large amount of initiative and judgment in analyzing, planning and laying out work for the installation of new and used equipment as well as performing maintenance on our plant facility when needed
Must be proficient with hand tools and shop equipment such as drill presses, grinders, pipe threaders, drain pipe cleaning and welding equipment
May be required to work on hydraulic/pneumatic systems, heating and refrigeration systems and control systems
May be required to oversee the work of lower level rate mechanics as well as working with and directing contractors
Carpentry experience preferred
Refrigeration experience preferred
Electrical experience preferred
3 years of HVAC/R (HVAC and Refrigeration) experience