Lead Maintenance Mechanic
About The Position
Haydon is seeking a Lead Maintenance Mechanic for its Texas Office in Grand Prairie, Texas. The role leads and schedules a team of Maintenance Mechanics performing routine maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment. The mechanic diagnoses mechanical problems, performs preventive maintenance, supports equipment changeovers, and helps maintain production equipment such as presses, mills, welders, gearboxes, and roll-forming machinery. The position also provides onboarding and training, monitors machine conditions and production-line efficiency, communicates progress and issues to maintenance leadership and production teams, and maintains detailed work and repair records. The role uses work orders to receive and prioritize maintenance tasks; identifies parts and consumables for purchase; follows manuals, standard operating procedures, and safety requirements; and contributes to preventive-maintenance improvements and continuous improvement activities. It may also include general building maintenance, operating material-handling equipment such as propane forklifts, and keeping the work area clean in accordance with 5S principles. The posted pay range is $40.50–$45.00 per hour. Haydon describes its values as prioritizing health and security, seeking better ways, listening with curiosity, acting on behalf of the people it serves, and honoring commitments.
Requirements
- Commitment to safety and adherence to safety rules and applicable environmental regulations and safety protocols.
- At least 6 years of experience repairing or maintaining manufacturing equipment.
- Experience specifically with presses and mills.
- Experience with welding and making minor repairs or adjustments.
- Comprehension of single- and three-phase power requirements and machinery electrical requirements.
- Comprehension of and experience with hydraulic systems, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of PLCs and a basic understanding of their function and operation.
- Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team, treat colleagues respectfully, and demonstrate accountability and punctuality.
- Strong attendance record.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; ability to read and write.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft software, including Excel and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Lead and schedule Maintenance Mechanics performing routine maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery.
- Use the work-order system to receive and prioritize tasks and provide accurate, detailed notes on completed work.
- Onboard and train new hires and retrain current employees when needed; support on-the-job training for team members.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical problems.
- Communicate assignments, machine status, maintenance progress, and production-impacting issues to supervisors, maintenance leadership, and operations and production teams.
- Inspect A/C motors, gearboxes, presses, resistance welders, and other roll-forming equipment.
- Support changeovers for welders, mills, secondary punch machines, and the California rooftop press.
- Perform preventive maintenance, suggest improvements to maintenance schedules, and provide timely updates on scheduled activities.
- Replace worn parts and fluids, and test and adjust components to ensure proper operation.
- Maintain accurate repair and maintenance records; identify critical spare and consumable parts for purchase.
- Conduct regular inspections in accordance with standard operating procedures and instructions; consult manuals and seek clarification as needed.
- Monitor production-line efficiency and promptly address issues with operations and production teams.
- Prepare reports and updates as requested, share information about machine performance and maintenance, and report progress on assigned tasks.
- Use hand and power tools and perform general building maintenance as assigned.
- Use a basic understanding of HMI to assist with troubleshooting and operate material-handling equipment, including propane forklifts.
- Maintain area cleanliness according to 5S principles and support continuous-improvement activities.
- Work as a team member, offering colleagues support and assistance with maintenance tasks.
- Support other areas as needed or requested by a supervisor or management team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
