Maintenance Lead (Utilities)

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

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