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Maintenance Lead

Omya Inc.
Wathena, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

Key Accountabilities
Mechanical Maintenance and Technical Support Inspect, troubleshoot and repair all plant mechanical equipment as directed by the mechanical maintenance foreman. Make periodic inspections of plant equipment and report its condition to the supervisor for further evaluation. Regularly communicate interdepartmentally on the status of jobs, projected completion time, and the need (if any) for assistance. Perform basic equipment rigging with supervision. Perform advanced rebuild/retrofits of mechanical equipment (blowers, gear boxes, Centrifuges) and advanced industrial fabrication functions as needed. Safely operate powered industrial vehicles. Perform basic electrical maintenance functions and basic mechanical fabrication functions as needed. Regularly respond to call-ins (nights, weekends, and holidays) for emergency mechanical equipment repair. This involves a greater-than-usual level of responsibility to bring the problem to resolution either by completing the repair or identifying and communicating with those in a position to do so. Act as mechanical vendor liaison. Coordinate inspection and repair schedules, ensure parts availability, confirm the accuracy of bills of labor and materials, etc. Given a specific area the technician should also be aware of replacement part status and notify the foreman of problem areas. Use the plant maintenance software system to query for open emergency and planned mechanical maintenance jobs and to accurately and completely document work effort and job status.

Environmental Health & Safety
Maintain safe working conditions and practices within the department. Conduct monthly safety meetings and employee training to achieve a zero (0) lost time injury record. Perform work duties in accordance with Quality System Manual procedures.

Solid line(s) to
Mechanical Maintenance Foreman / Maintenance Manager

Dotted line(s) to
None

Number of direct reports
n/a

Number of total reports
n/a

Number of dotted line(s) reports
n/a

Performance Measures
Mechanical equipment.

Other requirements
Good command of both oral and written local language is required (English is wished).Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial.

Internal contacts
Plant operatorsWarehouse teamSupply Chain team

External contacts
External engineering firmsEquipment suppliers

Education
High School diploma or equivalent education

Experience
5 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.Formal training or practical experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical devices.

Knowledge and skills
High level of mechanical aptitude is a must.Knowledge of all plant operations in the area of responsibility.Areas of competence include, but are not limited to: millwright, machinist, heavy equipment maintenance, pipe fitting and/or general maintenance.Ability to read drawings to assemble and disassemble equipment.Exposure to solvents and lubricants, dust and fumes as well as other substances.Exposure to extreme environmental conditions.Constant standing and walking.Frequent lifting, climbing, reaching, pushing and pulling.Occasional lifting of objects up to 100 lbs.

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