Maintenance Technician Lead (2nd Shift)

Perdue Farms, Inc•Salisbury, MD

50d•$29 - $44

About The Position

Join our team as a Maintenance Technician Lead where you will provide maintenance support, as well as inspire and influence the Maintenance Technicians to drive a culture of continuous improvement around maintenance reliability, while building a proactive culture of safety. Schedule for this role is 4pm - 2: 30 am, Monday through Friday (one Sunday shift a month). This position has a target wage of $29.20 - $43.80 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). Overtime may be available. In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED and Equivalent Experience. 2-yr Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance preferred.
Years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, and/or Equivalent Military Experience. Expert Proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, Welding and Rigging. Intermediate Proficiency with PLC. Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing. Maintain Perdue Farms QEW Certification.

Nice To Haves

Line leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Performs highly technically complex tasks and decision-making while overseeing a team of Maintenance Technicians.
Must be able to demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech III proficiency within 10 months of hire.
Leads team to deliver all planned work assigned. Coach, mentor and guide the team on a daily basis, including assisting with new hire onboarding. Supports a team that promotes Perdue Values and Leadership Behaviors.
In collaboration with the supervisors, provide real time direction to the associates on the team in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
Plans and allocates real time resources to effectively staff and accomplish the work to meet departmental productivity and quality goals.
Plans, evaluates, and improves the efficiency of business processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and output.
Establishes, maintains relevant controls, and feedback systems to monitor the operation of the department.
Learn and observe all safety precautions as required by Perdue.
Maintains records and prepares clear and concise oral and written reports.
Works all required work schedules.