Maintenance Lead - 2nd Shift

Job Summary:

As a Foreman, Maintenance, you will assist the supervisor in directing maintenance personnel.  You will also coordinate maintenance of plant equipment and serve as a technical support person.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate repair work with the various department supervisors.
• Reports incorrect machinery operation and breakdowns to the maintenance supervisor.
• Check work quality of the maintenance personnel.
• Performs work in a manner to protect the health and safety of employees by following all safety procedures such as PPE, Ergonomics, and Chemical Hazards.
• Assists with repair and problem solving.
• Prepares daily work schedule and assigns work to maintenance personnel.
• Reviews maintenance repair request forms with maintenance supervisor to assign priorities of work.
• Provide on-the-job training and implement training for maintenance personnel (develop   training materials as needed) for lock-out/tag-out, MSDS, forklift, machine operation, etc.
• Monitor safety practices of the maintenance personnel such as PPE, Ergonomics, and Chemical Hazards.
• Monitor parts inventory and reports needs to maintenance supervisor.
• Prepares evaluations of maintenance personnel.
• Assist maintenance supervisor in the hiring of new maintenance personnel.
• Assume supervisory duties in the absence of the maintenance supervisor.
• Train new maintenance department personnel.
• Other duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven mechanical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to remain organized and self-directed in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to interface with a variety of individuals or groups on a frequent basis.
• Ability to work with limited direction and supervision, while demonstrating good judgment and strict confidence.
• Ability to learn computer applications as necessary for the position.
• Must successfully complete any training or certification courses required to support or strengthen position.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions, work procedures and other related materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong customer service skills.
• Must communicate appropriate information accurately and clearly as needed.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Required to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects or use controls, tools or equipment.
• May require the ability to use a keyboard and other office equipment.
• May require specific vision abilities that include close vision.
• May be required to perform concentrated work for extended periods of time.
• May be required to lift, carry or exert items or objects of reasonable weight.
• May be required to perform duties beyond standard business hours.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma and five years’ experience in a maintenance role with progressively increasing responsibilities.