MTO Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician

Butterball Careers • Mount Olive, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This maintenance lead position assists the Maintenance Supervisor with duties in the maintenance area, ensuring job tasks, assignments, and safety procedures are followed. The Lead performs a variety of maintenance tasks and trains maintenance personnel to support daily goals. Job assignments are subject to the supervisor’s discretion and may vary from day to day depending on production needs.

The role involves diagnosing equipment problems, conducting routine preventive maintenance, repairing and replacing equipment components, installing new equipment, and performing welding, mill/lathe, and plumbing work as needed. The Lead also assigns and instructs personnel on daily maintenance duties, trains new hires across shifts, and completes accurate equipment and repair documentation.

Work takes place in a food processing plant and involves processing equipment, personal protective equipment, and adherence to safety, USDA, GMP, and maintenance-specific guidelines. The role may involve high noise, coolers, wet or damp conditions, hot or cold environments, chemicals, fumes, odors, and animal organs or feces. Extended hours may be required if needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to take accurate measurements and maintain paperwork throughout the shift.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions and policies.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work extended hours if needed.
• Ability to operate processing equipment and hand-held and/or mechanical machinery.

Nice To Haves

• Some positions may require the ability to read, write, and/or speak English.

Responsibilities

• Follow the Maintenance Supervisor’s direction to assign and instruct personnel on daily maintenance duties.
• Train new hires across all shifts and provide feedback and assessments to supervision as needed.
• Diagnose equipment problems and repair or build parts as appropriate.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance according to the designated schedule.
• Inspect, diagnose, disassemble, repair, and replace electrical and other equipment components.
• Disconnect and remove old equipment and install new equipment.
• Weld equipment and parts using MIG, TIG, and stick methods.
• Perform mill and lathe work as needed.
• Perform plumbing work as needed.
• Apply working knowledge of 3-phase 208- and 480-volt electrical systems.
• Complete paperwork accurately to document equipment and repairs.
• Perform general housekeeping related to maintenance work and clean up after repairs.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours.
• Follow safety, USDA, GMP, and maintenance-specific policies and guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed