Maintenance Lead

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

. 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

. Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance

. Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service

. Support the installation of new equipment

. Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

. Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards

. Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties

. 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

. Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance

. 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

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

. First Class B boiler engineer License

. High school diploma or equivalent

. Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.

. 4 to 6 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

. 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Compensation: $ / hour