Maintenance Lead

Dairy Farmers of America•West Middlesex, PA

21h•$33 - $35

About The Position

Assign daily jobs and work orders, detailing any requirements for the day and delegating/participating to successfully accomplish the daily tasks Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures; train and develop maintenance staff Assist the manager to ensure that all work orders are completed in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards Assist with and/or perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures Support the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) purchasing and inventory management functions including all repair and maintenance parts and supplies Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance Support the installation of new equipment Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required The ability to cover other maintenance employee for PTO and other types of Leave.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team leadership experience
Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams
Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter and able to set direction
Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures
Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner
Able to perform complex or complicated maintenance activities/repairs independently
Able to complete projects from planning to installation
Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Basic computer skills
Ability to pass certification and operate a fork truck.
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

Assign daily jobs and work orders
Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures; train and develop maintenance staff
Assist the manager to ensure that all work orders are completed in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
Assist with and/or perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
Support the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) purchasing and inventory management functions including all repair and maintenance parts and supplies
Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
Support the installation of new equipment
Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
Ensure all repairs are documented.
Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information.
Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
The ability to cover other maintenance employee for PTO and other types of Leave.