Maintenance Crew Leader

Pak-Rite•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Maintenance Crew Leader is responsible for the coordination of maintenance team activities and its support services. Helps ensure individuals and teams accomplish tasks and finish projects assigned by department leader. Assists in the training of employees, and the communication between management and employees. Relies on limited experience and judgment to accomplish goals. Little creativity and latitude are expected and work under direct supervision. Principle Duties and Responsibilities In addition to the responsibilities of a Maintenance Mechanic or Maintenance Technician, the Maintenance Crew Leader: Relies on direction and feedback from the department lead to ensure the work area is running according to schedule and minimizes downtime. Ensures work area and equipment are safe and clean. Ensures all employees have received adequate machine-specific safety training prior to operating equipment. Implements CI principles to improve current processes. Conducts pre-shift meetings and monthly safety talks and provides training to employees. Communicates with employees and other management members as required. Leads employees in continuous improvements and safety initiatives. Participates in the completion of employees' performance evaluation forms. Prepares production reports and maintains records as required. Ensures the work area is in compliance with established safety standards. Performs other duties as required. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please watch our welcome video below to learn more about UFP Industries! Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience in maintenance areas; 1 to 3 years preferred.
Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and control technology, and welding
Working knowledge of safe equipment practices and applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Basic working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Basic knowledge of lumber math, lumber grades, and species
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

1 to 3 years preferred.
Preferred understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Coordination of maintenance team activities and its support services.
Helps ensure individuals and teams accomplish tasks and finish projects assigned by department leader.
Assists in the training of employees, and the communication between management and employees.
Relies on direction and feedback from the department lead to ensure the work area is running according to schedule and minimizes downtime.
Ensures work area and equipment are safe and clean.
Ensures all employees have received adequate machine-specific safety training prior to operating equipment.
Implements CI principles to improve current processes.
Conducts pre-shift meetings and monthly safety talks and provides training to employees.
Communicates with employees and other management members as required.
Leads employees in continuous improvements and safety initiatives.
Participates in the completion of employees' performance evaluation forms.
Prepares production reports and maintains records as required.
Ensures the work area is in compliance with established safety standards.
Performs other duties as required.