Maintenance Lead

Description

Summary

Under direct supervision of the Plant Engineer, take a hands-on approach in planning, organizing, assisting and supervising the day-to day staff assignments of maintenance, service, repair and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment. The intent is to maximize the life and productivity of the equipment and eliminate equipment breakdown to minimize down time as well as the supervision of the Maintenance Technicians.

Requirements

  Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Work as a team player within the maintenance department
• Practice accident prevention and contribute heavily to plant safety and cleanliness
• Assist the Plant Engineer in the supervision, training and direction of maintenance team members
• Assist in maintenance and servicing of industrial equipment, boilers, steam, pneumatic, electronic, electrical systems and waste water discharge processes
• Perform required preventive maintenance on equipment to maximize equipment productivity and eliminate equipment breakdown
• To include service and moderate repair of industrial equipment and routine equipment greasing, lubing, filter changes, and other job duties assigned
• Utilize innovative hands-on mechanical techniques in troubleshooting and maintaining equipment
• Support the plant effort to maximize productivity and all other job duties assigned by management
• Constantly seek to improve the safety and cleanliness of all areas of the plant by recommending improvements and by eliminating or preventing known deficiencies throughout the facility, including plant equipment, overhead rail and other facility systems, etc. 
• Maintain good housekeeping practices, organization and order inside the department and throughout your workday

Requirements

• HS Diploma, degree from Technical/Vocational College a plus
• Proven success and demonstrated hands-on skills in mechanical and some electrical techniques
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge and skill in utilizing hand tools, jacks, chain hoist, electrical test equipment, etc.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, exercise continuous use of hand controls including fingering and keyboarding, lift or carry up to 75lbs, reach, use a computer, talk, hear: specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to stand and walk frequently throughout the day.