Preventive Maintenance Working Foreman

UDA - United Dairymen of Arizona•Tempe, AZ

1d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Working Foreman role involves strategic planning, management, and execution of escalated maintenance tasks, spanning mechanical and electrical repairs across UDA plants and facilities. This entails overseeing a team of technicians, managing schedules, tasks, and projects, while also actively participating in safety efforts. The role necessitates expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration troubleshooting, as well as industrial pneumatic diagnostics and repairs. The Maintenance Working Foreman must efficiently prioritize tasks, develop effective diagnostic procedures, and ensure meticulous documentation in the CMMS system. Specialized skills in pump mechanics are essential, along with a commitment to upholding food safety and quality standards. This multifaceted role epitomizes technical proficiency, leadership, and operational diligence.

Requirements

Expert knowledge and applied understanding of: Industrial electrical, pneumatic, boiler, refrigeration systems, motor, compressors, gearboxes, and pumps
Detail oriented with the ability to effectively diagnose, troubleshoot, and conduct complex repairs
Expert knowledge of equipment systems troubleshooting and repair
Make decisions based on general mechanical and electrical principals with minimal guidance and supervision
Proficient knowledge of lubrication principles and techniques including bearing types and usage
Prior experience conducting utility and HVAC/R maintenance and repairs
Ability to manage equipment orders, shipments, and inventory within department budget
Ability to comprehend and utilize technical prints, schematics, and diagrams
Ability to operate equipment including a forklift, and various lifts
Player-coach leadership mentality with the ability to be hands-on while also managing a team
Basic typing skills and familiarity with computer programs such as a CMMS or EAM
Ability to work rotating schedules, weekends, holidays, and be on-call
7+ years of industrial maintenance experience
At least 1 year of experience in a lead, supervisor, management, or leadership role
High School Diploma or Educational Equivalent

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of food and beverage industry preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and direct escalated maintenance issues by performing preventive, reactive, and predictive mechanical and electrical repairs for all UDA plants, warehouses, and facilities
Track, log, and report all escalated maintenance issues to UDA leadership
Manage team of maintenance technicians including scheduling, shift coverage, assigning tasks, projects, mentoring, and corrective actions
Plan and direct the maintenance of all plant equipment with minimum cost and high reliability
Actively participate in plant safety efforts including conducting incident reports, mitigation of project risks, and technician safety
Regularly provide prompt and detailed technical guidance for a variety of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration conditions
Perform a variety of industrial pneumatic diagnostics and repairs to valves, banks, and fittings
Perform various electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and repairs including, but not limited to 3-phase motors, contactor relays, blown fuses, overload starters, VFD’s, motors, and PLC’s
Perform a variety of plumbing repairs to PVC, copper, and stainless-steel fittings
Manage multiple simultaneous projects and prioritize maintenance requests by level of impact
Develop effective procedure to diagnose, troubleshoot and validate quality solutions
Document, log, and report repairs into CMMS system and provide regular updates to maintenance team
Perform pump mechanical works and maintain and sustain pump programs
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Always maintain food safety and quality standards, resolving and/or reporting compliance issues immediately