Maintenance Lead

Pilgrim's Pride • Marshville, NC

74d • $32

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician Lead, you are responsible for installing, modifying, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, rebuilding, and dismantling all types of complex manufacturing and support equipment. Working within a highly automated TPM-based environment, you will be involved in work of a varied nature with minimal supervision, to maintain physical assets in a condition desired by management and in compliance with industry standards and government regulations. Working in a High Performing Team-based environment, you will be looked upon to train, mentor, and guide the work of less experienced technicians within your group.

Requirements

• 5 years' experience maintaining, troubleshooting, & repairing machinery
• Demonstrates proficient mechanical, electrical and fabrication skills
• Ability to read, understand, & follow complex instructions, prints, & schematics
• Ability to obtain operator certification on designated equipment
• Demonstrated advanced mechanical/electrical skills (PLC troubleshooting)
• Ability to competently use and understand precision testing and diagnostic equipment
• Safety conscious and have the ability to perform in an emergency setting
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft applications and SAP system
• Knowledge of inventory control systems
• Flexible, self-motivated team player with the ability to follow direction and at times work independently
• Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and follow instructions
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis
• Ability to constantly lift, bend, stretch and stand during entire shift
• Ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, and stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions
• Ability to spend significant time standing on the manufacturing floor with some frequency of computer work

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, plan, & perform all operations necessary to install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, rebuild, & dismantle various types of complex manufacturing & support equipment with special focus on advanced troubleshooting on control systems, servo drives, motors, HMIs, & PLCs on complex high speed packaging lines
• Perform preventive maintenance & other proactive activities to monitor & maintain equipment condition
• Coordinate with other technicians, production personnel, engineering, management to communicate & plan maintenance activities
• Coordinate with equipment/service vendors for technical assistance
• Maintain safe, clean, & well-organized work areas
• Comply with USDA & departmental policies, procedures, & standards (especially safety)
• Assist other maintenance technicians as priorities dictate, time allows, or directed
• Identify opportunities for maintenance or process improvement & drive recommendations to implementation or resolution
• Complete or assist with special projects as directed and perform other duties as requested by management

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401K contributions
• Better Futures Program -2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees