Maintenance Lead

SHIFT:

• Day Shift. Subject to change according to business needs. 

BENEFITS: 

• We are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant work environment while coordinating and performing maintenance activities to keep production equipment and plant infrastructure operating at peak efficiency. This role provides hands-on technical support, leads maintenance technicians, and drives adherence to safety and quality standards. The Maintenance Lead plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, supporting continuous improvement, and maintaining operational reliability. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred. 
• AA degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, or another related field preferred. 

Experience:

• 3 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food manufacturing. Industrial electrical experience.   
• Experience with prior preventative maintenance systems. Experience with sanitary TIG welding.  
• Centrifugal pump maintenance experience. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems. 
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.  
• Ability to inspire, guide, and empower teams to deliver exceptional results through collaboration and accountability. 
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications, especially Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint software. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Effective prioritizing, organizing, and time management skills. 
• Ability to be flexible, execute plans and strategies, and achieve desired results. 
• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve defined goals on time. 
• Adept at solving problems, analyzing information, highlighting relevant information, and suggesting appropriate actions. 
• Adapts to changes in the work environment while managing competing demands and the ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events. 

Physical Requirements:

• Environmental exposure to warehouses stored at ambient (60-70° F), refrigerated (35° F), and frozen (minus 20° F) temperatures. Environmental exposure to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees.
• Must possess strength, stamina and mobility to regularly perform heavy physical work outdoors in all weather conditions and with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions.
• Excessive ascending and/or descending of ladders and stairs using feet and legs and/or hands and arms on a regular basis. Body agility is emphasized. 
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances on a continuous basis. 
• Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers on a continuous basis
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist on a regular basis. 
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. 
• Crouching: Regularly bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine continuously.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.  Includes activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers   accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Lifting: Able to lift up to 100lbs occasionally, up to 50lbs regularly.