Maintenance Technician Lead - First Shift

International Motors, LLC•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician Lead performs manufacturing production and non-production machine and equipment maintenance, including skilled preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime. The role oversees work assignments for Maintenance Technicians and supports and trains others. It also involves maintaining and repairing electro-mechanical equipment and industrial automation, diagnosing equipment failures, and coordinating corrective actions to restore production and sustain plant reliability. The Lead models expected behaviors and standards, coaches and develops the team, and promotes safe work practices, quality, delivery, cost, continuous improvement, and accountability. The role works with cross-functional and maintenance teams to address open issues, participates in emergency response activities as trained or assigned, and performs other duties as needed. The position is based at International’s San Antonio Manufacturing Plant, which produces Class 6–8 trucks and electric vehicles.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 8 years of manufacturing maintenance experience servicing production-related equipment.
Expertise in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic concepts and components; ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics and identify schematic symbols.
Expert knowledge of industrial safety requirements for hazardous, flammable, and potentially explosive materials and environments, including strict adherence to LOTO and COHE procedures.
Expert knowledge of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), preventive maintenance, and industrial-system troubleshooting.
General understanding of industrial safety principles.
Ability to self-manage work priorities.
Flexibility to participate in an on-call schedule and complete mandatory overtime rotations as needed.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities for up to 10 hours per shift, including walking, standing, sitting, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, climbing, head and neck movement, reaching, and repetitive hand and finger use.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 15–45 pounds.
Ability to identify and safely use vibrating tools and hand tools; depth perception; and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades.
Ability to drive or operate equipment such as lifts and/or motor vehicles.
Ability to work on units or equipment outdoors when required.
Ability to work amid exposure to constant and intermittent noise, fumes, smoke and gases, solvents, paint, grease and oils, radiant energy, and slippery surfaces.
For qualified candidates other than current employees: legal authorization to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis; employment-related work sponsorship is not anticipated.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience in a team environment.
Electrical or Maintenance Journeyman license, associate degree, or certificate in Industrial Maintenance.
Three or more years of experience troubleshooting, installing, and repairing production equipment and industrial electrical/automation systems, including PLCs, robotics, VFDs, electrical panels and conduit, power/control wiring, welding/fabrication, building automation, and automated painting processes.
Expert working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and voltages from 24–480V, including safe and accurate use of a volt/ohm meter.
Expert knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
HVAC, refrigerant, or welding certification.
Ability to perform root cause analysis.
Clear communication to ensure expected results.
Customer focus and a results-driven approach.
Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

Follow verbal and written work instructions, position standards, and standard operating procedures within the Production & Logistics Way.
Promote a Customer First mindset, restore the normal situation before pursuing improvement, and encourage appropriate Andon use.
Demonstrate ownership, a learning mindset, and continuous improvement initiative.
Coach, model expected behaviors and standards, and actively develop and engage the team, including modeling consistent attendance.
Comply with Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements; report hazards, environmental risks, and incidents; use required PPE; operate equipment safely; and help maintain a safe, environmentally responsible workplace.
Coach standardized work and daily performance in relation to operational outcomes.
Set expectations for accountability and problem prevention while modeling and coaching SHE, Quality, Delivery, and Cost priorities.
Use KPI knowledge, Visual Management Boards, Strategic Plans, and Assessment Boards to monitor performance, drive accountability, and achieve operational goals.
Use the 4-Step Training Method and Train the Trainer Method.
Meet competency or certification standards for workstations, areas, and processes per the department skills matrix.
Identify and correct or escalate potentially unsafe conditions, and lead safe work behavior and adherence to safety guidelines.
Make problems visible and ensure countermeasures are implemented, tracked, and sustained.
Lead safety, normal-situation, 5S, workspace organization, and housekeeping practices.
Participate in RTM board activities, explain issues, target actions, and take responsibility for countermeasures.
Demonstrate adherence to Leader Standard Work.
Motivate individual and collective performance, listen with empathy, and help resolve interpersonal conflict.
Troubleshoot and repair motor control and drive systems, robotics, machine network systems, tooling, industrial control systems, and industrial automation.
Perform metal fabrication, welding, and heavy equipment repair.
Perform routine inspections and manage time-sensitive work orders, including emergency repairs; communicate equipment status, risks, and constraints to the Lead/Supervisor and maintenance team.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electro-mechanical production equipment and supporting hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid process-control systems, including plasma cutters and automated welding and painting equipment.
Diagnose equipment failures at the system and component level, and execute or coordinate corrective actions to restore production and sustain plant reliability.
Interpret blueprints and schematics to identify circuits and components, and rebuild equipment according to written and oral instructions.
Work with cross-functional and maintenance teams to resolve open issues, participate in emergency response activities as trained or assigned, and perform other duties as needed.