Maintenance Team Leader

Job Summary

Position: Maintenance Team Leader

Department: Maintenance

Location: All Facilities

Responsibilities

· Assign individual work duties and co-ordinate employee activities in accordance with daily production schedules while ensuring employees work efficiently and safely in each of their respective areas.

• Inspects equipment and machines for defects and potential problems and notifies Maintenance Supervisor of same – may suggest corrective action where applicable.
• Ensure machines and work areas are kept clean, tidy and safe.
• Adheres to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ensures team members keep accurate documentation in EAM system on all work performed, in addition to documenting all weld adjustments in Welding logbooks.
• Compiles data for management daily.
• Maintains positive employee relations and addresses issues in a timely manner.
• Seeking advice/counsel from Maintenance Supervisor and/or appropriate sources as required.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects.
• Be present at work, ready to work at the assigned time for every scheduled or voluntarily accepted workday.
• Work safely, following safety work instructions or designated safety procedures (such as Lock Out Tag Out).
• Ensure all assigned equipment is in good working condition.
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and carry out remedial actions.
• Inspect all machinery for defects and potential problems in accordance with preventative maintenance program; repair and replace parts as required.
• Perform general equipment maintenance duties as required e.g. cleaning, oiling and greasing machines according to the preventative maintenance program.
• Perform general equipment inspection and report abnormalities to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Operate some welding, cutting equipment i.e., arc welding, plasma cutting.
• Ensure fluid levels are maintained at appropriate levels in the machinery and equipment.
• Order replacement parts as required to repair equipment.
• Build machine replacement parts as required.
• Perform general building equipment maintenance duties as required e.g. cleaning and greasing machines according to the preventative maintenance program.
• General building maintenance duties. (Install/repair facility equipment, repair flooring/guardrails assembly, repair small plumbing jobs, (e.g. light bulb replacement, etc.)
• Install Equipment and proper utilities required for operation.
• Adjust in welding program when required and participate in improving efficiency and cycle times.
• Set up robotic welding stations by operating/retrieving various computer programs stored in robotic welding equipment.
• Adjust equipment and change welding fixtures as necessary to ensure good quality welding
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and assist in its implementation on an ongoing basis.
• Schedules resources to support PM program, CI program and production.
• Modify existing equipment and install new equipment as required.

· Troubleshoot and diagnose electric/electronic system faults, tune equipment and ensure adequate controls and safety measures are functional.Any other reasonable request made by management.

· Contributes to a safe, clean and comfortable work environment that complements the Occupational Health and Safety Act by ensuring the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) are supported and adhered to.

Ensures he/she is in full compliance with State and federal laws while representing KIRCHHOFF Automotive Manchester or during the use of any KIRCHHOFF Automotive Manchester provided equipment.

Experience/Qualifications

Work Experience (provide details and minimum # of years required)

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in the automotive industry, demonstration of knowledge
• Minimum 5 years’ maintenance experience in repairs and troubleshooting, demonstration of knowledge
• Ability to read blueprint drawings
• Ability to read circuit diagrams and correlate to actual work piece
• Robotics, (Fanuc, Panasonic, Nachi)
• Full Knowledge of National Electrical Code Book
• PLC programming (Allen Bradley)
• Basic understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and QS 9000/IATF 16949/ISO 14001 requirements

Skills (language, technical, computer etc.)

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer applications, (Excel, Outlook, CMMS)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to guide and direct employees on day-to-day activities
• Well organized and able to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities
• Sharp mathematical aptitude
• Works effectively in a team-based environment

Education

• High School diploma or GED, including one of the following.
• Industrial Maintenance Diploma
• Associates in mega Tronics
• Associate’s in electrical engineering

Competencies

Core Competencies

Communication

Customer Orientation

Passion for Excellence

Willingness to Learn

Position Competencies
Leadership

Conflict Management

Decision Making

Empathy

Teamwork

Lean

• Understanding and use of relevant KAPS methods and tools in all processes, and adherence to applicable KAPS standards.
• Understanding and use of the applicable Shopfloor and Office Management pillars and standards, and active participation in all applicable Shopfloor and Office Management meetings and activities.
• Understanding and use of the KIRCHHOFF Behaviors in the daily relationship with other colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• Understanding, support and participation in all tasks, trainings and development topics that will drive KIRCHHOFF towards Lean Excellence.

Safety

Managers & Supervisors Responsibilities

(Operation Managers, Area Managers, Area Leaders, Group Leaders, Team Leaders)

Managers and Supervisors are responsible for:

· Setting a good example by using safe practices and following Company and legal requirements.

• Communicating actual or potential hazards to employees.

· Planning and organizing work in a manner that minimizes the risk of injury or illness.

· Providing employees with information, procedures, training, tools, and support to perform work safely.

• Inspecting work areas and correcting any unsafe practice or condition.
• Commending employees on the use of safe work practices.
• Completing incident investigations and implementing corrective action to prevent re-occurrence.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $30 - $40