Lead Maintenance Technician

Provide guidance, leadership, and grasp of technical knowledge to the hourly departmental personnel. Provide support to the Department Supervisor when needed.

Knowledge of metal manufacturing equipment such as turret presses, brakes, shears.

Receive work assignments through oral and/or written instructions from supervisor or appropriate source.

Direct manufacturing and/or service functions in assigned areas, while meeting required production schedules while helping to promoting quality, teamwork, lean manufacturing, sound environmental practices, and safety.

Help the Supervisor to provide assistance, training, and retraining to new and/or reassigned employees.

Maintain/oversee work area maintenance and cleaning to assure compliance with 5S/lean manufacturing system.

Troubleshoot and perform repairs on electrical controls, machine tools and plant equipment where knowledge of electrical and electronic theory is required.

metal manufacturing equipment such as turret presses, brakes, shears.

Experience using computer-based reactionary/ preventive /predictive maintenance software systems.

Knowledge and troubleshooting of PLC (programmable logic controller), pneumatic operated systems, Single phase, three phase motors, band saws, and hoists a plus.

Experience with HVAC equipment a plus.Experience and troubleshooting with welding equipment and operations.

Set-up the calibration schedule of the main equipment.

Operate electrical test equipment such as voltmeter, amp-meter, and ohmmeter.

Guarantee production support systems such as power and water supply are in good working condition.

Maintain plant HVAC system; i.e. filters, coil cleaning.

Experience with facility items including, but not limited to building structure, roof, plumbing and electrical, gas services, facility vehicles like carts and fork trucks.

Perform any work of equal or lower grades, as requested, to support the operations of the facility.

Participate in required training and completion of project work by the assigned due date.

Maintain work areas in a clean and organized manner. Observe all quality, safety, hygiene, and environmental rules and regulations.

High School or equivalent required. AS degree or advanced technical training/certifications preferred - with concentration in electrical.

Five years or more of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Excellent knowledge of maintenance and operation principles, policies, practices and strategies.

PC experience required with basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Must be able to read and interpret blue prints and drawings.

Must have strong skills in:

automation control

hydraulic systems

pneumatics

Must have a strong mechanical aptitude.

Must be able to conduct problem-solving analysis and seek resolution to problems in a timely manner, sensitive to production needs

Must be able to set-up and maintain a schedule for maintenance of equipment.

Must be able to manage and monitor projects to ensure completion as scheduled.

Must be a goal-oriented team player.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to work overtime as required (weekends, off-shifts, holidays, etc.)

Perform other duties as assigned.