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Maintenance Lead - 1st Shift (5:00 am - 2:00 pm)

OSI
Oakland, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of engine room and plant facilities and for the proper preventative maintenance of the plant and production equipment assigned. 

 

Job Responsibilities  

  • Diagnose and repair malfunctioning plant equipment. 

  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment. 

  • Lubricate the production equipment daily. 

  • Replace broken belts, bearings, motors, electrical systems on production as necessary. 

  • Repair pipes and plumbing problems throughout the plant. 

  • Build machine modifications or system improvements as requested by management. 

  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and controls for production equipment and throughout plant. 

  • Keep area clean. 

  • Planning, scheduling, coordination, with SHIFT Supervisor. 

  • Manage the day-to-day operation of the maintenance group. 

  • Perform on-the-job training of other maintenance team members. 

  • Assist team members in all grade levels with trouble shooting. 

  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

 

Experience & Skills 

  • 1 year on the job training by other maintenance mechanics. 

  • 7 - 10 years experience in troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of plant production machinery. 

  •  Knowledge of inverters and proximity switches is required. 

  •  Must be able to service and troubleshoot equipment. 

  •  Must be able to read blueprints. 

  •  Possess basic refrigeration knowledge. 

  •  Basic knowledge of welding and fabrication techniques. 

  •  Must have knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. 

 

 

Education 

  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent of a GED. 

  • Associate’s Degree in mechanical and/or industrial engineering would be preferred but not required. 

 

Work Environment 

  • This position requires standing for the entire shift in addition to walking, bending, lifting, reaching and pushingMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in hot and cold, wet and dry environments. 

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