Job Description

This Lead Maintenance Technician position will concentrate on installation, modification, troubleshooting, removal, and repairs of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical equipment and machinery, as well as repair and installation of building and facility fixtures.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine preventative maintenance functions audit PMs and task lists, giving feedback on improvement ideas and ensuring all parts list are accurate.

• Ensure all information is entered into SAP to track utilization and feedback is given on all work completed during shift.

• Coordinate and prioritize assigned daily workload.

• Ensure major issues are recorded and conveyed to Maintenance Specialist/Management

• Ensure issues and temporary repairs are escalated to Maintenance Specialist/Management to ensure plans to fully resolved are in process.

• Support team with positive motivation and team engagement.

• Suggest and work on continuous improvement initiatives to achieve zero losses due to equipment failures and technical issues.

• Participate in RCA on equipment and process failures to provide insight to failure and suggest corrective actions.

• Give feedback to Maintenance Planner/Maintenance Specialist on scheduled work to ensure work is completed.

• Communicate effectively on shift and to the Maintenance team to ensure any assistance requests are filled.

• Assist with completion of team workload as scheduled.

• Review Safety Plan of Action (SPA) and High-Risk Work Permit

• Conduct other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma with 10 years experience or equivalent or Associate degree in Technical discipline such as Industrial Maintenance Technology with 5 years experience.

Experience and Skills:

Required

• Third grade boiler license or able to obtain within 2nd year (company sponsored)

• Possess a fundamental comprehension of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings to solve problems in a timely manner at the component level on all manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to troubleshoot AC/DC Electrical components (up to 480VAC 3 Phase) including motor starters, switches and sensors found on manufacturing equipment using basic test equipment such as multi-meters and amp probes.

• Ability to follow and troubleshoot ladder logic program (PLC)

• Mechanically inclined with the ability to work with hand tools, power tools, machine tools, and test instruments

• Knowledge of plant operations and systems (e.g., heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical, gas, building utility, manufacturing equipment, etc.)

• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to solve problems and make decisions while working in manufacturing environment.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, including the ability to comprehend equipment instruction/service manuals and drawings.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with a variety of customers (Production, Vendors, and Management)

• Expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, and the ability to learn how to effectively use SAP maintenance software to input data, research parts and analyze repair history details.

• Exposure to extreme temperatures, outside weather in all conditions, high noise environments, work areas near moving mechanical parts and any chemicals used in production process.

Preferred

• Minimum of five years mechanical experience around machinery and/or manufacturing equipment

• Minimum 3 years experience in USDA or similarly regulated manufacturing environment

Shift and Hours:

M-F 3:00PM – 11:30PM. Rotating Sat and Sun.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

3rd - Night

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Required Skills:

Building Automation Systems, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Electrical System Troubleshooting, Equipment Maintenance, HVAC Engineering, HVAC Maintenance, HVAC Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Instrumentation Systems, Instrument Calibrations, Maintenance Processes, Maintenance Scheduling, Manufacturing Equipment, Mechanical Troubleshooting, People Management, Pneumatic Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Prioritization

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

07/22/2025

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Requisition ID:R356499