Lead, Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Shift

PROTEIN MANAGEMENT GROUP•Ponca City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Engineer's responsibility is to participate in the daily Engineering responsibilities and to assist the Engineering Managers with the day-to-day activities of the Department. This role involves aiding in the scheduling of preventive maintenance, weekend work, vacations, and engineer days off. The Lead Engineer will assist in the development and implementation of Engineering Training Programs and provide leadership in the absence of Engineering Managers. They will also continue to perform Engineer's duties on an as-needed basis, maintaining a high level of urgency in responding to trouble calls. This position requires ensuring all repairs and projects are completed through proper documentation of work orders and effective communication with various stakeholders including Production Associates, Production Managers, Engineering Managers, and Engineers. The role also involves ensuring timely completion of startup and shutdown procedures, communicating during travel paths, and coordinating with the Engineering Parts Coordinator to maintain adequate parts inventory. Promoting a safe and clean working environment through 'clean as you go' procedures and adherence to safety guidelines, including daily overhead walk-through and high-pressure cylinder storage area inspections, is crucial. The Lead Engineer will assist Engineering Managers in ensuring all 7I procedures are followed and completed promptly. Essential skills include basic mechanical and electrical abilities for preventative and corrective tasks on process and facility equipment, proficiency with hand and power tools, and special equipment tools. Maintaining high personal integrity, honest communication, and respect for others is expected. The role requires completing daily computer tasks for PM and work orders, ensuring accuracy and clarity in documentation. This includes ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical control systems, conveyor systems, and production machines. The ability to follow diagrams, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications for troubleshooting is necessary. Punctuality and adherence to all safety policies, general manufacturing policies, and food safety guidelines are mandatory. The position may involve requisitioning repair parts and requires a motivated individual eager to increase knowledge and gain experience in all aspects of the Maintenance field. Other duties may be assigned by Management.

Requirements

Must possess basic mechanical and electrical skills to assist or perform preventative, corrective tasks on process and facility equipment.
Must be knowledgeable with the proper use of hand and power tools as well as all special equipment tools.
Must maintain a high standard of personal integrity and conduct that reflects open, honest communication and respect for others.
Must possess the ability to complete daily computer tasks required to keep PM and work orders up to date.
Individuals will be held accountable for accuracy and clarity of work completed documentation, parts, causes, comments, etc.
Possess the ability to follow diagrams, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions.
Be punctual and adhere to all safety policies, general manufacturing policies, and food safety guidelines.
Must be motivated to increase knowledge and to gain experience in all aspects of the Maintenance field.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Responsibilities

Participate in daily Engineering responsibilities and assist Engineering Managers with department activities.
Assist in scheduling preventive maintenance, weekend work, vacations, and days worked by Engineers.
Assist in the development and implementation of Engineering Training Programs.
Provide leadership when Engineering Managers are absent.
Perform Engineer's duties on an as-needed basis.
Maintain a high level of urgency in responding to all trouble calls.
Ensure all repairs and projects are completed through the documentation of work orders.
Communicate all vital information to Production Associates, Production Managers, Engineering Managers, and Engineers.
Ensure all startup and shutdown procedures are completed in a proper and timely manner.
Communicate with Engineering Managers, Production Managers, Production Associates, and fellow Engineers when performing travel paths.
Communicate with the Engineering Parts Coordinator to ensure an adequate inventory of parts is available.
Provide descriptions, part numbers, quantities, and dates when needed for parts.
Promote a safe and clean working environment by following clean as you go procedures.
Attend and participate in meetings pertaining to department goals, safety, staff, and scheduling.
Ensure all safety procedures and guidelines are properly adhered to, including daily overhead walk-through inspections and high-pressure cylinder storage area inspections.
Assist Engineering Managers in assuring that all 7I procedures are followed and completed in a timely manner.
Assist or perform preventative and corrective tasks on process and facility equipment.
Troubleshoot malfunctions by following diagrams, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
Be punctual and adhere to all safety policies, general manufacturing policies, and food safety guidelines.
Requisition repair parts for equipment and facility as required.
Complete assigned tasks in a safe and timely fashion.
Increase knowledge and gain experience in all aspects of the Maintenance field.
Perform other duties as assigned by Management.