What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift position at LG Energy Solution?
Title: Maintenance Shift Lead
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Holland, MI
LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com
Summary:
This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the largest and most critical machines in production. Duties include troubleshooting, regular preventive maintenance plan execution (TPM), equipment modification, and basic mechanical or electrical work as needed. In addition, the Maintenance Shift Lead is responsible for daily reports, training, coordinating technician work schedules, and coordinating maintenance and preventative maintenance activities with other departments.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee maintenance for the floor, including all corrective and preventive maintenance of production equipment and their controls
- Communicate directly with the production department to coordinate preventive maintenance and troubleshooting work in production areas
- Work with the production team to determine need to shut down or monitor issues
- Work with electrical or mechanical teams to estimate time for repairs
- Prepare and manages periodic preventive maintenance schedule
- Keep records of all preventive maintenance and troubleshooting work
- Coordinate maintenance and preventative maintenance with other departments
- Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment
- Prepare and maintain maintenance-related documents; daily report, check sheet
- Present to the production team 2-3 times per week
- Train and mentor team members
- Coordinate technician work schedules
- Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas
- Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
- Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
- Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Vocational Certificate or associate's degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience
Experience:
- 1 to 3 years of experience with electrical and automation in machine manufacturing
- Experience with machine building, repair, and maintenance
- Experience with Mitsubishi and Omron PLCs
- Understanding of production and processing equipment maintenance
Skills:
- Managerial courage
- Planning skills and communication of priorities
- Sound judgement and decision-making skills
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to motivate others to achieve results
- Ability to lead with compassion and equity
- Microsoft Office suite