Maintenance Technician - Lead

JTS•Caldwell, ID

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Summary: This role will Lead the maintenance team in managing the daily maintenance of all onsite equipment and building maintenance in a highly organized fashion. This important position must regularly care for and maintain the machinery on our production floor to keep it working. The Maintenance Technician Lead will play a key role in the preventative daily maintenance to keep production flowing smoothly with little downtime due to equipment failure.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent education (required).
5+ years of relevant machinery and building maintenance experience
2 - 3 years’ experience leading a team of 5 or more individuals.
Technical training is preferred, NITEC or vocational certificate in relevant discipline (mechanical/electrical/chemical).
Knowledge of mechanical operating systems of gas, diesel and natural gas engines and motors strongly preferred.
Experience performing preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery.
Basic knowledge of fabrication, welding and machining required.
Knowledge of & adherence to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from drawings, sketches and specifications.
Ability to safely and efficiently operate hand tools while working under minimal supervision.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Technical training is preferred, NITEC or vocational certificate in relevant discipline (mechanical/electrical/chemical).
Knowledge of mechanical operating systems of gas, diesel and natural gas engines and motors strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and ensure operation of our facilities run smoothly daily.
Lead the maintenance team for our Nampa location.
Oversee equipment, parts, and maintenance supplies inventories by checking stock to determine existing level.
Oversee building maintenance.
Anticipate needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders, as well as verifying receipt and accuracy once delivered.
Complete routine preventive maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions, and coordinate vendors for specialized maintenance or repair.
Make recommendations for plant and equipment improvements to enhance reliability and availability of equipment.
Maintain safety of machinery by performing routine inspections and risk assessment of maintenance activities in conjunction with other stakeholders like engineers, operators, EHS personnel and provide feedback on maintenance issues and trends associated with failures and root causes.
Create schedules and check sheets to guarantee equipment is functioning properly every day.
Maintain records within our existing software system to account for equipment depreciation.