Lead Maintenance Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment- evaluate equipment operation and perform necessary action

when malfunction occurs, or improvements are needed.

• Performs preventive maintenance activities as dictated by work schedule.

• Administration-distribute work orders, process/ summarize work order data, initiate purchase

requisitions, utilize equipment and process documentation.

• Keep MDI Board current and up to date.

• Comply and participate regulatory, Carlisle, And departmental policies, procedures, and

standards (PSM, safety protocols, COS)

• Provide training to Maintenance technicians I & II & III as needed.

• Articulate to vendors/engineer's machine issue to resolve technical issues.

• Handle and audit preventative maintenance procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to train and lead a team of 4 or more Maintenance Technicians.

• Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures.

• Knowledge of various hand and power tools.

• Prior experience operating a forklift.

• Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

• Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills.

• Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

• Have boiler operator certification or ability to obtain boiler certification.

• Working knowledge of electrical codes including NEMA, etc. (NFPA 70E, Arc Flash)

• Industrial electrical AC/DC troubleshooting skills, including ability to utilize electrical

instrumentation (megohmmeter).

• Complete knowledge of all plant equipment (level III).

• Ability to use hand& portable tools, gas and arc welder, forklift, pickup truck, testing equipment,

tape measure, computer (shop floor and ERP).

Education and Experience:

• Required:

o Education - High School diploma or GED required.

o Five (5) years minimum maintenance experience as a hands-on craftsman in an

industrial/manufacturing environment associated with engineering or maintenance

activity.

o Understanding of basic mechanical & electrical principles as they apply to plant/process

specific equipment (hydraulic and pneumatic systems also) along with the ability to

troubleshoot and repair equipment.

o Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

o Prior leadership experience with a team of no less than four (4) employees

o Some knowledge and experience in using a forklift and scissor lift.

o Experience with computers including Microsoft Office suite programs (Word, Excel,

Outlook)

o Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

o Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills

o Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.