General Purpose

　　Provide daily leadership and guidance to maintenance staff and assist the supervisor in directing work activities and resources. Monitor maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair as needed. Demonstrate mastery of all job functions in the maintenance area/department. Train and mentor maintenance team members.

　　Job Duties and Responsibilities

　　Assign daily jobs and work orders, detailing any requirements for the day and delegating/participating to successfully accomplish the daily tasksEnsure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures; train and develop maintenance staffAssist the supervisor to ensure that all work orders are completed in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standardsAssist with and/or perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety proceduresSupport the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) purchasing and inventory management functions including all repair and maintenance parts and suppliesAnticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performanceSupport the installation of new equipmentAssist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtimeMaintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of productionEnsure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations proceduresStay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniquesUtilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processesMaintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issuesFollow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirementsThe requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

　　Prior Supervisory Experience Preferred But Not Required

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

　　* High school diploma or equivalent

　　* Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.

　　* 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team leadership experience

　　* Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment

　　* Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred

　　* Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

　　* Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams

　　* Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter and able to set direction

　　* Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork

　　* Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures

　　* Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time

　　* Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner

　　* Able to perform complex or complicated maintenance activities/repairs independently

　　* Able to complete projects from planning to installation

　　* Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures

　　* Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

　　* Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems

　　* Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

　　* Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

　　* Basic computer skills

　　* Must be able to read, write and speak English

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer

　　EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

　　Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly