Maintenance Lead - Night Shift

Dawn Foods•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Lead assists supervision and management by taking on a lead role in the Maintenance Department and directing Maintenance Technicians at a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, multiple-line food manufacturing facility. The role supports efficient plant operations by responding to maintenance issues, completing scheduled work orders, and performing repairs and preventive maintenance while ensuring compliance with food-safety standards and procedures. The schedule is 6:00 pm–6:15 am, Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday. The position works around heavy machinery in production areas, where hearing protection is required. Temperatures vary by season, and the role includes substantial physical activity and lifting.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of applicable certified technical school training or 3–5 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to direct and coach others.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing, walking, using hands and arms, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds regularly and 50 pounds frequently.
Ability to work around heavy machinery; hearing protection is required in the production area.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Working knowledge of computers and business software such as Excel and Microsoft Office is helpful.

Responsibilities

Give directions to Maintenance Technicians and assist supervision and management in leading the Maintenance Department.
Establish good communication with Dawn team members, maintain a positive and consistent attitude, and work with other departments to maintain efficient operations.
Respond to floor calls, investigate issues, resolve them when possible, and inform a Supervisor when an issue cannot be resolved promptly.
Address issues as they arise and respond to team members in a timely manner.
Complete scheduled work orders on time and log work hours in the COGZ computerized maintenance management system.
Ask questions to understand expectations and follow up with management to ensure alignment.
Notify the maintenance supervisor or manager of concerns involving maintenance team members or other personnel.
Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts as needed.
Perform assigned preventive maintenance on equipment.
Troubleshoot, install, and repair electrical apparatus as needed.
Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, including repairing or replacing gauges, valves, and pressure regulators as needed.
Repair and maintain the facility's physical structure as needed.
Operate a cutting torch and welding equipment.
Ensure repairs and preventive maintenance comply with GMPs, IFS standards, and SOPs to support food safety.
Assist other departments with maintenance troubleshooting that may affect food safety or personnel safety.