Lead Maintenance Technician

Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to provide on-shift maintenance support for plant equipment, buildings, and operations.  Ensure that quality, safety, performance, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met.  Support and encourage continuous improvement.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks  

1. Ensure all equipment, building and plant operations are SAFE and in good working condition.
2. Execute tasks and/or repairs as needed on shift.
3. Implement authorized changes to equipment as necessary on shift.
4. Perform troubleshooting on shift to maintain as much uptime as possible.
5. Communicate with the maintenance manager about all issues to devise a plan of action
6. Work closely with the plant manager, provide leadership in the absence of the maintenance manager
7. Mentor Junior mechanics on proper maintenance techniques
8. Coordinate with production Shift Supervisor for planned downtime activities on-shift during line cleaning and product changeovers, to ensure maximum value of planned downtime.
9. Troubleshoot and repair equipment in a timely manner.
10. Assist with installations of new and existing equipment as needed.
11. Work with Contractors, Vendors, OEM Suppliers and Machine Shops as directed.
12. Communicate required parts orders due to performance wear and fatigue of equipment.
13. Track performance data points for equipment as needed.
14. Demonstrate skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, leading and training, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
15. Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematic diagrams and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
16. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments before returning to production.
17. Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines.
18. Maintain tools and consumables in good working conditions and well organized.
19. Follow all Quality, Safety, and Environmental Procedures.
20. Uphold the Blue Polymer Code of Conduct Standards.
21. Support Continuous Improvement efforts as needed.
22. Ensure all work is performed to standards and documented within the CMMS system.
23. Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager or requested by the Management Team.

Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications

1. Education:

1. Must have High School diploma or of equivalent value.
2. Must have completed vocational school Industrial Maintenance program and four years (minimum) or six years (minimum) work experience in the field of Industrial Maintenance.

1. Experience:

1. Ability to operate a fork truck and articulate boom.

1. Must possess excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

1. Ability to read, speak and write English efficiently.
2. Strong interpersonal skills.
3. Detail oriented and ability to prioritize.
4. Ability to multi-task.
5. Preferred if skilled in Microsoft Excel and Word.
6. Ability to train and coach junior level technicians.

Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)

1. Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office.
2. Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands of more than 40 hours with or without notice.
3. All injuries regardless of severity must be reported to your Supervisor/HR immediately.