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Primary Function\
The Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician Lead is responsible
for overseeing the maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment to
ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime. This role involves
leading a team of technicians, coordinating maintenance schedules,
troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and implementing preventative
maintenance programs. The lead technician acts as a liaison between
maintenance staff, production teams, and management, ensuring smooth
operations and compliance with safety and quality standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise Maintenance Team: Lead, direct, and manage a team of
maintenance technicians, ensuring efficient and effective
performance of maintenance activities. Provide guidance, training,
and support to ensure high standards of work and safety are
maintained.
Preventive Maintenance Management: Oversee the development and
execution of preventive maintenance schedules for equipment,
machinery, and building systems to minimize downtime and ensure
optimal functioning.
Troubleshooting and Repairs: Lead troubleshooting of routine and
predictive maintenance as outlined in manufacturer recommendations
for various tools and equipment. This equipment includes, but is not
limited to, CNC equipment, cranes and hoists, small gas engines,
electrical circuitry, various forms of hydraulics, and mechanical
functions to ensuring prompt resolution of issues to minimize
production or operational downtime.
Must possess low and high voltage electrical safety knowledge and
safe work practices including LOTO, DMM usage to troubleshoot low
and high voltage circuits safely.
Equipment Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of equipment and
systems to identify potential issues and ensure compliance with
regulatory standards and safety protocols. Remove from service
non-functioning equipment. Troubleshoot, repair, adjust
tools/equipment and return to service.
Work Orders and Documentation: Manage and prioritize work orders,
ensuring timely completion of tasks. Maintain accurate records of
maintenance activities, parts inventory, and service history for
accountability and future reference.
Inventory Management: Oversee the inventory of maintenance supplies
and tools, ensuring that necessary parts and equipment are available
to complete repairs and preventive maintenance tasks.
Safety Compliance: Ensure that maintenance work is performed in
compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Promote a
culture of safety within the maintenance team and throughout the
organization.
Budget and Cost Management: Monitor and control maintenance budgets,
identifying opportunities to reduce costs without compromising
quality. Assist in forecasting future maintenance needs and
equipment replacements.
Training and Development: Provide training for new and existing team
members on best practices, safety protocols, equipment handling, and
troubleshooting techniques. Foster an environment of continuous
improvement and skill development.
Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with other departments
(e.g., production, facilities, engineering) to understand
maintenance needs, address concerns, and contribute to improving
operational efficiency.
Emergency Response: Be available for emergency maintenance and
repair situations outside of normal working hours to ensure the
continuity of operations.
Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify areas for improvement
in maintenance processes, equipment, and systems. Lead efforts to
implement best practices, new technologies,and innovative solutions
to enhance reliability and efficiency.
Must be adaptable, and able to switch between tasks as production
demands shift to different equipment.
Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an
emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the
community, and the environment. Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value
and it must be promoted and enforced at all times.
Minimum Qualifications/Experience\
Associate\'s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or
technical school; or one to three years of related experience and/or
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five to eight years of leadman or supervisory experience in related
field.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Ability to communicate and report effectively.
Should be comfortable working with a computer. Experience with
Microsoft Office, including Excel, preferred.
