Maintenance Mechanic Lead I - 3Rd Shift (Sparks, Nevada)

NOW Health Group•Sparks, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, this role assigns jobs and tasks, and monitors the progress of production and maintenance projects. The Maintenance Mechanic Lead installs, operates, maintains, repairs, lubricates, checks, and troubleshoots complex processing and high-speed packaging machinery and other equipment in the facility. This role performs PM and repair work in accordance with company processes and procedures, tracks and supports PM activities, and documents work using computerized Maintenance software (CMSS) and paper forms. The position also initiates purchase order request forms for parts and supplies, provides general production support and training, and trains and mentors lower-level maintenance mechanics. The role actively participates in root cause analysis and other plant continuous improvement initiatives, recommends and implements continuous improvement ideas, and seeks ways to improve equipment performance and product quality. The Maintenance Mechanic Lead recommends changes related to equipment use to increase efficiency, keeps the supervisor informed of problem areas, and trains, mentors, and orients new maintenance employees. Additionally, this role acts as a replacement worker for absent or vacationing mechanics and complies with safety and GMP requirements.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to five years related experience and/or training (electrical, machine shop, machine troubleshooting, pneumatics, hydraulics, OSHA standards, lock-out/tag-out, etc.); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
General knowledge of electric, welding and machine shop required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively to coworkers and supervisors.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must have excellent interpersonal, coaching, training, and team-building skills.
Excellent organizational, planning, and attention to detail.
Initiative to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision required.
Ability to work other shifts and weekends and to travel to other facilities.

Nice To Haves

Food or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, assigns jobs and tasks and monitors the progress of production and maintenance projects.
Installs, operates, maintains, repairs, lubricates, checks, and troubleshoots complex processing and high-speed packaging machinery and other equipment in the facility.
Performs PM and repair work in accordance with company processes and procedures.
Tracks and supports PM activities.
Documents work and completes reports using NOW’s computerized Maintenance software (CMSS) and paper forms.
Initiates purchase order request forms for parts and supplies.
Provides general production support and training as required.
Trains and mentors lower-level maintenance mechanics.
Actively participates in root cause analysis and other plant continuous improvement initiatives.
Recommends and implements continuous improvement ideas.
Seeks out ways to improve equipment performance and quality of product.
Recommends changes related to equipment use to increase efficiency.
Keeps the supervisor informed of problem areas.
Trains, mentors and orients maintenance employees new to the department, acquainting them with the details and functions of their new jobs, and how these responsibilities relate to the functioning of the company as a whole.
Responds to and answers any questions new employees may have during their scheduled shift hours.
Operates as a replacement worker for absent or vacationing mechanics.
Complies with safety and GMP requirements.
Supports a culture of safe production and operations; follows all safety rules and procedures.
Actively participates in the safety program by: engaging in training activities to learn what constitutes a safety hazard; reporting safety concerns to the supervisor, submitting safety suggestions, and correcting or reporting to the appropriate people when an employee sees a workplace health or safety hazard, until it is resolved.
Assists with communicating safety information to new employees.
Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan.