Lead Diesel Mechanic (Days)

Simmons Foods•Southwest City, MO

11d

About The Position

The Lead Diesel Mechanic maintains the company fleet in accordance with established schedules and government regulations. The role directs the activities of hourly diesel mechanics, keeps the supervisor informed about shop and production progress, and also performs diesel mechanic duties. The mechanic diagnoses and repairs company trucks, trailers, loaders, forklifts, pickup trucks, farm machinery, and other equipment. Work includes tire and light maintenance, vehicle rewiring, hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs, basic welding, and refrigeration-system diagnostics and leak repairs. The position participates in team development, communication, meetings, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies. It also supports Simmons’ established operating systems, including quality, security, workplace environment, and company policies, and communicates concerns and improvement ideas. The position description does not limit the range of duties that may be needed to support business objectives. The role works in a garage environment and requires regular standing, reaching, and moving around the facility, with varying levels of physical effort. Appropriate footwear, gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, and other protective equipment are used as needed or required.

Requirements

Must be proficient in the requirements of previous mechanic levels.
Must excel at working with components on trucks, trailers, loaders, light-duty vehicles, and farm machinery.
Must have all tools listed for previous levels, specialty tools for engine overhauls, and other tools needed to work on newer equipment.
Ability to complete work independently and as part of a team with limited supervision.
Effective communication skills and the ability to make sound decisions and communicate with others and the leadership team.
Ability to work efficiently in a garage environment and meet the physical demands of standing, reaching, and moving about the facility.
Use appropriate footwear, gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Nice To Haves

Certification from a vocational-technical or trade school.
Experience in a poultry or food processing organization is preferred.
Military experience is valued; veterans are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Direct the activities of hourly diesel mechanics and ensure they follow company policies, use the time clock correctly, and perform assigned duties.
Work with the supervisor to communicate shop and production progress, while also performing diesel mechanic duties.
Perform tire work and light maintenance on company fleet vehicles, including lights, mud flaps, minor wiring, hoses, and belts.
Rewire trucks, trailers, loaders, and other equipment.
Read hydraulic pressure gauges; replace hoses, couplers, and pumps; troubleshoot systems; and make necessary repairs.
Perform basic welding and identify the tools and parts needed for company vehicles.
Understand refrigeration components and suction and discharge pressures, and find and repair refrigerant leaks.
Diagnose and repair company equipment requiring service, including forklifts, trailers, pickup trucks, and other vehicles or machinery.
Participate in team development, communication, meetings, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinate work and help resolve issues affecting team cohesion.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons’ operating systems and support them, communicating concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.