Maintenance Lead Technician

Michigan Turkey Producers•Grand Rapids, MI

24d

About The Position

This is a hands-on, non-production maintenance role. Under the supervision of the Maintenance and Refrigeration Manager, the Maintenance Lead Technician sets an example for other technicians through training and coaching. The role performs preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, rebuilds, and projects on plant equipment safely and efficiently while meeting USDA, HACCP, GMFP, and company standards. The position is accountable for equipment uptime, departmental budget, safety performance, self-improvement, and the development of other departmental employees. The work takes place in wet, cold, slippery, and uneven plant environments. It can involve confined spaces, work below floor level and at heights up to 17 feet, and continuous repairs for up to 10–12 hours per day. The employee must be able to wear required personal protective equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Journeyman or accredited certification in machine repair, or five years of machine repair experience.
Electrical troubleshooting experience, including PLC and VFD experience.
Ability to TIG weld stainless steel to food-grade standards.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required for the role.
Ability to twist, bend, reach, and sit for eight hours or the duration of the shift in a wet, cold environment.
Ability to access equipment below floor level, at heights up to 17 feet, and in confined spaces of 2’ x 2’ or larger to perform repairs and inspections.
Ability to perform continuous equipment repairs in wet, slippery conditions for up to 10–12 hours per day, including in areas with sloped or pitched flooring and steps.
Ability to lift and tighten equipment up to approximately 70 pounds.
Ability to make machine repairs safely and efficiently in a demanding, fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

Set an example for other technicians through training and coaching.
Perform timely, thorough, and efficient preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
Respond to line calls professionally, safely, and promptly; down equipment takes priority over other responsibilities.
Perform emergency repairs, equipment rebuilds, and projects safely and efficiently.
Track parts usage and order replacement parts as needed within the specified budget.
Manage contracted projects from start to finish.
Assist Refrigeration Specialists as required.
Participate in HAZMAT.
Meet USDA, HACCP, GMFP, and company standards.
Contribute to mechanical uptime, departmental budget, safety performance, self-improvement, and development of other departmental employees.