Industrial Maintenance Lead

Flowers Foods•Lafayette, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Industrial Maintenance Leads ensure optimal efficiency is achieved by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. The Industrial Maintenance Lead is a developmental position, designed to prepare incumbent for a supervisory role, often acting as Industrial Maintenance Supervisor in supervisor’s absence. This role is also responsible for contributing to and fostering the professional development, aptitude and technical expertise/performance of all hourly members of the industrial maintenance department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience as a technician with demonstrated knowledge in industrial electrical wiring, programmable Logic Controller (PLC) troubleshooting, motor control, equipment repair and installation
Technical/Trade School certification or diploma a plus

Responsibilities

Demonstrate safe work habits, proper tool selection and usage, general shop practices, maintenance tasks, thorough knowledge of support equipment, critical and non-critical equipment components, and equipment operational sequencing
Demonstrate knowledge of electrical welding, gas welding and cutting, soldering, pipe fittings, and metal fabrication (milling and lathe)
Identify and inspect mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components
Rebuild mechanical drive components such as clutches, brakes, etc.
Verify and correct mechanical timing
Perform proper component lubrication and conduct preventive maintenance on specific equipment
Identify mechanical wear and identify, troubleshoot, and replace mechanical drive and conveyor components
Identify, wire, and troubleshoot electrical components
Replace and troubleshoot servo drives, motor controls (motor starters), and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Identify and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) components and hardware
Troubleshoot control wiring
Update electrical and mechanical schematics
Train for supervision role: shadow running a shift, SAP and reporting, critical process inspections, and preventive maintenance (PM) work verification of technicians
Provide coverage for supervisor PTO
Inspect shop (daily plant walk-through), ensuring cleanliness and that floor is shift ready, delegating tasks to technicians, as needed
Demonstrate teamwork, communicate with empathy, and display accountability
Practice learned knowledge of environmental and maintenance programs
Maintain clean and safe work environment
Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
Perform other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
Possess or attain licenses required by their respective municipal, county/ward or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components and various other job-related equipment