Senior Maintenance Lead

Standard Motor Products•Mishawaka, IN

12d

About The Position

A working maintenance leader who provides technical direction to the maintenance team, owns complex maintenance and improvement projects, and serves as the primary technical resource between Maintenance, Engineering, and Production. The Senior Maintenance Lead identifies operational inefficiencies and executes solutions independently, managing their workflow and leading technical projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision. The position performs semi-routine and complex maintenance, including troubleshooting electrical AC/DC drives, electronics, hydraulic and mechanical equipment; making repairs and modifications; and performing preventive maintenance.

Requirements

At least 10 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting proficiency.
At least 3 years of PLC programming experience.
Understand PLC ladder logic and be able to read prints.
Understand single- and three-phase electrical systems, AC/DC drive systems, and motors.
Be able to install, maintain, modify, and repair electrical distribution systems and associated equipment.
Be able to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
Have experience troubleshooting mechanical systems with electronic controls.
Be able to operate a variety of industrial tools.
Be able to use a volt/ohm meter, amp meter, oscilloscope, and megaohm meter.
Be able to use computer applications such as Word and Excel.
Be detail-oriented and mechanically inclined.
Demonstrate the ability to lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to maintenance personnel.
Be able to work independently.
Complete applicable safety training, such as lockout/tagout and confined space training.
Be willing and able to work mandatory overtime assignments and occasional plant on-call duty.
Have an outstanding attendance pattern.
Be able to lift up to 100 pounds and work in awkward and unpleasant positions.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, program, and monitor programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Read and interpret machine-related drawings and technical information.
Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild equipment such as twisters, towers, and extruders to support production continuity.
Maintain plant physical systems, including boilers, furnaces, air conditioning, and air compressors.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including greasing and component changes.
Report for overtime and call-in assignments as required to support production.
Recommend equipment or process modifications to the Manufacturing Engineer.
Develop innovative parts or modifications for processes and equipment.
Modify and refurbish tooling.
Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in doing so.
Keep the maintenance and parts areas clean.
Provide technical direction and support to maintenance technicians troubleshooting complex equipment problems.
Analyze equipment failures and help identify root causes to prevent repeat failures.
Prioritize maintenance activities according to safety, production requirements, equipment criticality, and available resources.
Lead maintenance projects from planning through completion, including identifying parts, resources, labor requirements, and timelines.
Monitor maintenance project status and communicate progress, delays, and concerns to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
Train and mentor maintenance employees on equipment, troubleshooting, safe work practices, and maintenance procedures.
Help develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend permanent corrective actions.
Ensure maintenance work is performed safely, correctly, and according to established procedures.
Hold maintenance employees accountable for completing assigned work, maintaining housekeeping, and following safety requirements.
Assist Manufacturing Engineering with equipment upgrades, process improvements, capital projects, and equipment installations.
Serve as a technical resource between Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production to resolve equipment and process issues.
Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, modifications, projects, and equipment improvements.
Report potential hazards and accidents immediately and follow company safety policies and procedures.