Maintenance IV

Aviagen•Blairsville, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance candidate who has good knowledge of the related field and good communication skills. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of maintenance mechanics in the areas of manufacturing equipment and repair, facility and utility maintenance and repair. The Maintenance Supervisor ensures compliance with all safety, GMP, and food safety policies and procedures, along with all Federal, State, and local environmental rules and regulations.

Requirements

Proficient knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, flooring, masonry, electrical, welding, roofing, machinery, mechanics, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).
Must be able to use basic hand tools.
Must have strong understanding of Lawn Mowers, Tractors, Backhoes, Skid Steers, and Loaders.
Must be able to read, understand, and follow task-specific instructions, such as Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.
Must have own tools including a basic set of socket, wrenches, skill saw, grinder, drill, Sawzall, volt meter, level, and tape measure.
Must be a team player with strong verbal skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced mechanical repairs at our buildings, including plumbing, lighting, heating, air conditioning, and farm equipment maintenance.
Supervise, develop, and motivate maintenance mechanics in troubleshooting and repair of processing, facility, and utility equipment.
Aggressively manage all breakdown maintenance requirements to successful conclusions.
Schedule and direct the day-to-day activities of maintenance mechanics to achieve safe, timely, and satisfactory work, using the department’s work order system.
Evaluate the effectiveness of manufacturing equipment functionality and schedule necessary repairs or suggest changes in operating methods to improve plant operations.
Develop, implement, and maintain the department’s preventative maintenance procedures.
Oversee work in progress by outside contractors to determine adherence to plans and specifications.
Track, measure, and document the performance of maintenance mechanics on an individual basis.
Check, install, and repair equipment including chain feed systems, line auger feed systems, Rotem controllers, watering systems, ventilation systems, generators, wells, and septic systems.
Repair wooden structures, work with chicken wire, replace electrical and plumbing fixtures, cut Plexiglas to fit aluminum frames, perform routine maintenance on buildings, grease equipment, check and repair equipment to ensure proper operation, work with PVC waterline and fittings, install cat6 wiring and security cameras, install PVC electrical conduit, pull electrical wires through conduit, clean floor drains, deliver parts to different locations, pick up supplies from vendors, attend morning meetings, engage in safety videos and training, sweep work areas, empty trash cans, perform safety checks of emergency lighting, GFI outlets, and fire extinguishers, put inventory away, and organize the stockroom.
Work with other maintenance team members until competent and learning how proprietary equipment works and how to repair it.