Maintenance Lead Technician (Nights)
About The Position
The Maintenance Lead Technician (Nights) is responsible for organizing, planning, implementing, and measuring daily maintenance activities. They will demonstrate leadership through the upkeep of manufacturing equipment, performing repairs as prioritized by management, working on PLCs, and documenting all activities in the work order module of the computerized maintenance management system. Petoskey Plastics is a family-oriented company that values career growth and provides robust paid training. We are headquartered in Petoskey, with production facilities in Texas, Tennessee, and Indiana. Our custom-engineered solutions serve various industries, including automotive, industrial, institutional, retail, construction, home improvement, medical, and more.
Requirements
- Possess an advanced understanding of electrical systems, PID controls, IO readings, PLCs, DC motors and drives, AC motors and drives, hydraulics and pneumatics
- Demonstrate superior troubleshooting skills and devise permanent solutions to mechanical issues
- Have the ability to use mathematical formulas to solve mechanical problems
- Handle equipment and tools properly and with care
- Possess the ability to read, create and update mechanical drawings
- Excellent follow up skills and attention to detail
- Be willing to work overtime, cover shifts and respond to call-ins, as needed
- Two-year technical degree
- Minimum 3 years industrial equipment maintenance experience in manufacturing
- Epicor or other maintenance specific software databases
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Organization and documentation skills
- PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
- Troubleshoot AC and DC drives down to the board level
- Ability to work in and lead teams
- Proficient knowledge in mechanical, electrical, blueprint reading, hydraulic, pneumatics, arc welding, gas welding and cutting
- Commitment to safety and quality
- Self-directed with good time management skills
- Forklift certification
- Regular and Reliable Attendance
- Reading
- Writing
- Visual Acuity
- Ascend/Descend Stairways and Platforms with Heights of up to 50+ feet
- Standing for 12 hours
- Walking
- Bending
- Twisting
- Reaching
- Pushing
- Pulling
- Lifting/Carrying up to 30 pounds (higher weights require a two-person lift)
- Concentration
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, acting as the liaison between the Maintenance Manager and the Maintenance Team
Responsibilities
- Organize and lead team members on assignments and projects
- Effectively manage time and deadlines
- Promote continuous improvement by facilitating training, improving PMs, etc.
- Demonstrate exceptional attention to safety, and lead by example when setting standards for the Maintenance Team
- Set the standard for professionalism, cleanliness, attitude, work ethic and respect for fellow associates
- Restore machinery to a condition better than its original state
- Help ensure that drawings, programs and manuals are accurate, available and up to date
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Benefits
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision benefits - valued at $4/hr over your base pay!
- PTO - start accruing just two weeks after your start date
- Earn a $500 bonus for maintaining a full-time status for the first 90 days of employment with good attendance.
- Petoskey Plastics pays 3% of your annual earnings into your 401k regardless of your contribution!
- Profit Sharing
- Birthday Pay
- Call-in Bonus
- Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Reimbursement (up to $400 annually)
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
