Maintenance Lead - 1st Shift

Woodland Foods • Waukegan, IL

68d • $34 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Primary responsibilities involve leading and coordinating the Maintenance Department with building/grounds maintenance, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting plant equipment, and ensuring the daily reduction of downtime in production.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of previous Industrial Maintenance Experience
• Strong knowledge of plant maintenance operations (including production equipment), material handling equipment, electrical PLCs, AC/DC motors and controls, mechanical power transmissions, gear drives, and speed ratios
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instructions
• Thorough working knowledge of all tools, procedures, and methods utilized in an industrial maintenance environment
• Thorough working knowledge of all electrical, mechanical systems, and electronic applications in an industrial environment
• Experience with metalworking and fabrication equipment
• Able to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
• Food Production, Manufacturing, and/or Warehouse experience required
• Able to manage several plant-wide tasks concurrently
• Familiar with all applicable safety and environmental codes, rules, and regulations as applied
• Must be flexible with hours, possibility for OT
• Frequently required to lift and/or push up to 50lbs
• Possession of a current and valid driver’s license
• Ability to prioritize and learn quickly
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Analytical and Mechanically inclined
• Ability to use percentages, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Computer literacy
• High School Degree Required

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Associates Degree Preferred
• PLC programming certification Preferred
• Electrical/Mechanical certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and assigns work to Maintenance employees
• Ensure work was completed efficiently, cost-effective and timely
• Determines material, equipment, and supplies to be used.
• Transfer equipment and personnel from one project to another as necessary
• Ensure all safety, housekeeping, and environmental rules and guidelines are followed
• Perform installation, inspection, and repair of plant equipment such as Metal detectors , Baggers , Sealers and Scales
• Assist employees with diagnosing malfunctions in machinery, equipment, or work processes
• Interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints for equipment installation, operation, and repairs
• Responsible for training and leading the Lockout/Tagout Program
• Recommend measures to improve operations and condition of equipment
• Provide training to employees on quality standards and safe performance of equipment and tools
• Provide appropriate equipment and racking to ensure the safe transport and storage of materials
• Perform electrical work, welding, and other duties as needed
• Ensure all pertinent data related to maintenance activities are correct and documented according to company and regulatory regulations
• Coordinates renovations of existing facilities and the construction of new facilities
• Oversee and inspect outside contractors on any electrical, plumbing, and mechanical projects
• Adhere to all current SOPs, procedures, and quality requirements
• Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits.
• Target salary for this role will be $34 to $40/hour.
• This position is eligible for an annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions).
• medical, prescription drug plans, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vision insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits (hospital, critical illness, personal accident, legal & identify theft), 401k with company match, paid family leave, paid holidays and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED