Maintenance Facilities Lead

SK Food Group•Tolleson, AZ

8d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

SK Food Group is seeking a Maintenance Facilities Lead to work at its Tolleson, Arizona facility. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this role maintains, adjusts, and repairs facility grounds and monitors industrial equipment, including compressors, cooling towers, and air units. The position maintains plant machinery to industry standards and supports compliance with regulatory agencies and company quality standards. Work is performed at a journeyman’s skill level. The role coordinates and monitors work assigned to associates supporting facilities and grounds, maintains equipment and facilities records and preventive-maintenance schedules, and performs inspections and repairs across the facility. Duties include ammonia-system checks and documentation, refrigeration and utility-room upkeep, locating critical spare parts, and coordinating with third-party service providers. The lead also performs minor plumbing, painting, carpentry, and masonry work; reconfigures modular office spaces; and trains and coaches associates. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

Associate degree or certificate from a college or technical trade school in Industrial Fabrication, Industrial, Electrical, Machining, or Millwright studies, plus at least five years of applicable industrial work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to obtain a certificate demonstrating knowledge and ability to manage an ammonia system.
Ability to read electrical diagrams and machine drawings.
Advanced understanding of fluid mechanics, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
Extensive experience using precision tools such as micrometers, Vernier and dial calipers, dial indicators, levels, and gauge blocks.
Ability to work in cold, hot, wet, and elevated environments.
Ability to climb ladders and walk along elevated catwalks in confined spaces.
Complete required training on Good Manufacturing Practices and identifying food-safety issues, including temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation, and line cleanliness.
Regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

PLC knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee shift work, monitor and delegate work to associates assigned to facilities and grounds.
Inspect building grounds and structures using established check sheets to assess functionality and identify malfunctions and needed repairs.
Maintain maintenance records and preventive-maintenance schedules for industrial equipment and facility grounds.
Maintain the material integrity of refrigeration and utility rooms in accordance with best practices.
Learn and complete daily ammonia-system checks and required documentation; perform daily rounds and inspect ammonia-system temperature and condition.
Perform or learn ammonia-system pump downs for repair or replacement of ammonia refrigeration parts.
Locate critical spare parts not in inventory.
Implement manufacturer-recommended equipment maintenance schedules and develop schedules where none exist.
Perform minor plumbing maintenance, including repairing leaks, clearing drains, trenching and laying lines, and replacing drain hoses.
Perform minor painting, carpentry, and masonry work, including preparing surfaces, applying finishes, hanging doors, and fitting locks and handles.
Reconfigure, install, position, and remount modular office equipment and space using appropriate tools and moving equipment.
Prepare and paint facility structures and equipment to preserve materials from corrosion and maintain a safe, comfortable work environment.
Coordinate with third-party service providers to meet equipment-care and upkeep timelines.
Train and coach associates on technical and procedural duties.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.