Maintenance Lead - 2nd Shift

Pratt Industries•Vandalia, OH

About The Position

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for maintaining production equipment, site facilities, and assets, and serves as primary support for troubleshooting and resolving complex equipment issues. The role leads approximately 5–10 people in the daily maintenance of CVP machines, supporting production equipment so it can operate at optimum capability. The position performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and building maintenance issues. It supports root cause analysis, project work, continuous improvement, 5S systems, GMP compliance, and safe work practices. The lead also teaches and qualifies maintenance technicians, adjusts work procedures to support production schedules, and continually expands knowledge of maintenance practices, procedures, and technologies. The work involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, occasional high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The work environment is usually loud. Physical duties include lifting up to 50 pounds and standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or working in non-routine positions during the shift. The role may require shifts of up to 12 hours and overtime as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Three or more years of experience in industrial maintenance.
Education, training, or applicable experience in a skilled trade related to industrial maintenance, such as mechanical, electrical, fluid power, machining, or welding.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and electrical devices such as voltmeters and ammeters.
Ability to read and work from schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and sketches.
Ability to multitask and communicate effectively with coworkers.
Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Customer-service-oriented approach.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and to stand, sit, kneel, squat, climb ladders, and work in non-routine positions for extended periods.
Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours and in varying temperatures and dusty environments, using PPE as needed.
Hand dexterity for prolonged use of hand tools.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to read a tape measure accurately and calculate percentages, measurements, volume, and rate using high-school-level math.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or graphic instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, cost considerations, quality standards, regulatory requirements, company policies, and personnel requirements, including OSHA and EEO.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification for certain areas or equipment.
Superior time management, ability to manage multiple issues concurrently, and ability to lead employees on assignments with timely results.
Teaching skills for technical and administrative aspects of the position.
Ability to manage crises with emotional control under adverse conditions.
Strong employee-relations skills, including active listening.

Responsibilities

Lead approximately 5–10 people in the daily routine of maintaining CVP machines.
Practice safe work habits and follow company safety policies and procedures.
Teach other Maintenance Technicians qualification requirements.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and timely repairs for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and building maintenance issues.
Support production and production equipment to achieve optimum capabilities.
Establish root cause analyses for equipment failures.
Support project work and continuous improvement efforts.
Support established 5S systems and GMP compliance.
Adjust or correct equipment to achieve optimum capabilities.
Establish or adjust work procedures so production can meet schedules.
Continually expand knowledge of maintenance practices, procedures, and technologies.
Perform other duties as assigned.