Lead Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift Starting pay $41

C.H. Guenther•Saint Paul, MN

2d•$41 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position will be responsible for ensuring prompt customer service to all production and support areas regarding daily maintenance operations. Other responsibilities include - providing direction and leadership for shift mechanics regarding work assignments, equipment operation, shift reports, quality, food and human safety, GMP compliance, sanitation, maintenance shop cleanliness, break/lunch administration, training, etc. 5 - 8 hour days, every other weekend. 10am-830pm Pay starting at $41.00 - $48.00 DOQ Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 6PM-6AM Duties and Responsibilities : Trains new employees and assigns tasks to Mechanics; explains work procedures, demonstrates operation of diagnostic equipment, and checks work in progress and upon completion for compliance with department work and safety standards. Provides emergency unscheduled troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment during the manufacturing process, performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production and facility equipment. Performs mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production line machines. Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Creates and modifies preventive maintenance procedures. Coordinates and expedites repair operations with production supervisors. Coordinate work orders, monitors progress and ensures high-quality repairs. Plan and execute preventative maintenance plans. Provide daily departmental reports (project status, downtime/repair logs). Communicate equipment issues with other shift Leads and Production Supervisors to ensure equipment issues are observed and/or addressed. Install and test new food manufacturing, packaging, and processing equipment. Identify and justify equipment improvements and modifications. Assist with developing, planning, scheduling, and implementing capital projects. Utilize computer tools to track and record maintenance activities. Report unsafe conditions and work-related accidents to Team Leader, Plant Manager, or Safety Manager immediately. Ensuring daily adherence to the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Lock Out Tag Out procedures (LOTO), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Regulations. All other duties assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Driver’s License.
Two to four years of manufacturing maintenance experience preferred.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Proficient in working with cutting torch, grinder, drill press, milling machine, lathe, and hand tools.
Proficient in working with motors, brakes, and clutches.
Proficient in welding and metal fabrications.
Proficient in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Proficient in troubleshooting hardwire controls of 480 and 120 volts. Must also be able to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
Must have basic PLC experience.
Must be available to work off shifts.
Good verbal and written skills.
Work easily while under pressure in a busy environment with shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate experience in high volume production environment (Food industry a plus).

Responsibilities

Trains new employees and assigns tasks to Mechanics
Provides emergency unscheduled troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment during the manufacturing process, performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production and facility equipment.
Performs mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production line machines.
Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Creates and modifies preventive maintenance procedures.
Coordinates and expedites repair operations with production supervisors.
Coordinate work orders, monitors progress and ensures high-quality repairs.
Plan and execute preventative maintenance plans.
Provide daily departmental reports (project status, downtime/repair logs).
Communicate equipment issues with other shift Leads and Production Supervisors to ensure equipment issues are observed and/or addressed.
Install and test new food manufacturing, packaging, and processing equipment.
Identify and justify equipment improvements and modifications.
Assist with developing, planning, scheduling, and implementing capital projects.
Utilize computer tools to track and record maintenance activities.
Report unsafe conditions and work-related accidents to Team Leader, Plant Manager, or Safety Manager immediately.
Ensuring daily adherence to the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Lock Out Tag Out procedures (LOTO), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Regulations.
Provide direction and leadership, under general supervision, for shift mechanics regarding work assignments, equipment operation, shift reports, quality, food and human safety, GMP compliance, sanitation, maintenance shop cleanliness, break/lunch administration, training, etc.