Lead Maintenance Technician
Job Description
Job Summary & Essential Functions:
The following describes in general terms the purpose and scope of the position. Is Responsible for coordination of the daily operations of the maintenance department. The position has a high financial impact to the company. The agent must be able to analyze and react to maintenance issues in order to support manufacturing and help provide a safe work environment.
Assign maintenance team to insure safe efficient coverage of operational and facility requirements.
Directs, maintains, and enforces the safety program for the maintenance department; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all maintenance technicians.
Review and modify procedures of maintenance staff as required.
Develop, implement and maintain definitive preventive maintenance plans.
Contribute to the teamwork necessary to continuously improve other processes.
Develop and maintain visual management tools to drive Continuous Improvement of the Facility Maintenance department.
Support plant level Goal Deployment actions and programs.
Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment insuring proper function and safe operation.
Maintains a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of plant equipment. Other duties as assigned.
Success Factors: To achieve success in this role, an individual must successful deliver continuous improvement on the Site-based Goals and the following specific metrics:
Safety
Machine Up time
Preventative Maintenance Adherence
Continued efficiency gains through Continuous Improvement
Skills & Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, qualifications, competencies, abilities and any physical demands if required. Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential requirements of this job.
Computer knowledge and skills, i.e. MS Word and Excel.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Pleasant personality must interact with all levels of personnel, vendors, customers, and public.
Conscientious, organized and meticulous – records must be accurate and maintained.
Read and understand internal procedures and policies.
Understand and follow through on both verbal and written instructions.
Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.
Basic Computer Skills: Able to learn new screens, reports, functions and simple software programs with assistance.
Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the outlined experience level, education, training, minimum years of experience, product or industry knowledge plus any certifications in order to be considered.
5 years related experience in job function and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience
Worked as a Supervisory or Lead position responsible for daily work assignments, tracking and communication
Five years of mechanical experience.
Computer knowledge and skills, i.e. MS Word and Excel.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting hydraulic pumps, cylinders, controls, valves and other function electrical and mechanical components with an hydraulic assembly
Understanding of hydraulics. Rebuild, piping and adjusting pressure controls.
Basic electrical and electronic skills.
Able to diagnose low and high voltage electrical systems
Experience with Laser and Water Jet cutting machines preferred
Experience with large tonnage presses preferred.
Experience with hot form and SPF presses will get preferred status
Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
Knowledge of policy and procedures in the event of a Hazardous waste release, fire or explosion.
Knowledge of the chemical characteristics and location of hazardous waste in the facility.
Ability to shut down operations.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; or crouch.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
May frequently lift and/or move from 1 – 50 pounds.
Working conditions are: 10% office environment, 90% manufacturing environment.
Noise level is moderate in office environment and moderate to loud in manufacturing environment.
Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
Occasionally works in high precarious places and in outside weather conditions.
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
Hearing protection must be worn in designated manufacturing areas.
Safety glasses (ANSI Z87 compliant) required in all manufacturing areas.
Safety Footwear shall be in accordance with the following: ASTM standard F2413-05 with minimum impact resistance, compression resistance and metatarsal designation ratings of 75 foot pounds (i.e. ASTM F2413-05 I/75 C/75 Mt/75), which are viewable on the inside tag of footwear.
3333 Main Street
Parsons, Kansas, 67357
United States
