Position Summary:
Responsibilities of Lead Maintenance Technician include overseeing employees, guiding and motivating them to work together and keeping safety as their highest priority while ensuring that all mechanical support is provided in service to any operational changes resulting from malfunction, breakdown, relocation, replacement or other modifications of existing mechanical systems and/or equipment.
Essential Duties, Functions and responsibilities:
Oversees maintenance team and support all aspects of the maintenance department as needed or directed
Perform emergency equipment repairs alone or with the assistance of other IMT’s
Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment or machinery
Process product using tools and equipment provided
Follows all work safety policies and guidelines
Ensures all employees are observing proper safety policies and techniques
Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns
Adheres to all USDA and GMP (Good Manufacturing Processes) product standards and guidelines
Maintains a clean and organized work area
Will be required to rotate to various functions within the processing department
Performs other duties as assigned
Accountable to maintain punctual and regular attendance for scheduled work hours
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Minimum High School graduate
Computer literate; able to use Microsoft Office and Email
Capable of making decisions based on appropriate information or direction
Self-motivated, works well with minimal supervision
Follow diagrams, operation manuals and manufacturing instructions
Must be able to troubleshoot malfunctions
Complete all appropriate documentation as required by IMT system and management
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions
Must be willing and able to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
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
Physical Requirements:
Standing (8 hours a day or more),
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more)
Reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs)
Operating hand held and/or mechanical machinery
Climbing stairs
Working with scissors or knives
Gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists
Bending and stooping for long periods of time.
Working Conditions/Department Description:
May work in damp and cold environment
Seasonably hot and warm environment
Work in Seasonal Outdoor conditions
Work with loud and noisy machinery
Work in dusty environment
Work with chemical or Fumes
Work around pungent odors
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