Maintenance Lead - 1st Shift

Pay Range: $25 - $31/hr

Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K and PTO after 90 days!

Summary: Trains and approves activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems of industrial plant by performing the following duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reviews problem history with plant manager and shift lead to determine the optimum frequency for preventative maintenance. 

Observes equipment for unusual sounds and/or visual indications to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors, operators, or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.

Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.

Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as motors, starters, and wiring, as well as electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.

Repairs and maintains physical structure of building.

Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.

Starts equipment after service to test for proper operation

Diagnoses causes of breakdown and suggests modifications to improve operation. Makes additional repairs to systems if unexpected problems are observed during service

Monitors critical components for correct function and reports any possible problems.

Follows all written procedures and instructions 

Performs required work in a safe and efficient manner, with minimal to no supervision 

Is available for call-in when assigned

Performs Preventive Maintenance tasks as needed

Able and willing to train other employees in the requirements of this job

Understand and apply State Heat Treat’s Quality Program. Actively participate in solving problems and improving the system.

Able to safely and effectively operate a Fork Truck

Participates in team activities for problem solving and process development

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Trains and coordinates all maintenance mechanics and preventative maintenance mechanics

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training

Education and/or Experience:  

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or any combination of education and experience equal to twelve months.  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.