Maintenance Working Foreman

Job Summary/Objective 

The Maintenance Working Foreman role involves strategic planning, management, and execution of escalated maintenance tasks, spanning mechanical and electrical repairs across UDA plants and facilities. This entails overseeing a team of technicians, managing schedules, tasks, and projects, while also actively participating in safety efforts. The role necessitates expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration troubleshooting, as well as industrial pneumatic diagnostics and repairs. The Maintenance Working Foreman must efficiently prioritize tasks, develop effective diagnostic procedures, and ensure meticulous documentation in the CMMS system. Specialized skills in pump mechanics are essential, along with a commitment to upholding food safety and quality standards. This multifaceted role epitomizes technical proficiency, leadership, and operational diligence. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Plan, manage, and direct escalated maintenance issues by performing preventive, reactive, and predictive mechanical and electrical repairs for all UDA plants, warehouses, and facilities 

• Track, log, and report all escalated maintenance issues to UDA leadership 

• Manage team of maintenance technicians including scheduling, shift coverage, assigning tasks, projects, mentoring, and corrective actions 

• Plan and direct the maintenance of all plant equipment with minimum cost and high reliability 

• Actively participate in plant safety efforts including conducting incident reports, mitigation of project risks, and technician safety  

• Regularly provide prompt and detailed technical guidance for a variety of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration conditions  

• Perform a variety of industrial pneumatic diagnostics and repairs to valves, banks, and fittings 

• Perform various electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and repairs including, but not limited to 3-phase motors, contactor relays, blown fuses, overload starters, VFD’s, motors, and PLC’s 

• Perform a variety of plumbing repairs to PVC, copper, and stainless-steel fittings 

• Manage multiple simultaneous projects and prioritize maintenance requests by level of impact  

• Develop effective procedure to diagnose, troubleshoot and validate quality solutions 

• Document, log, and report repairs into CMMS system and provide regular updates to maintenance team 

• Perform pump mechanical works and maintain and sustain pump programs 

• Maintain a clean and organized work area 

• Always maintain food safety and quality standards, resolving and/or reporting compliance issues immediately. 
   

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Travel Requirements  

​​☒​None            ​☐​ Minimal             ​☐​ Moderate          ​☐​ High      

Qualifications: 
General Skills & Abilities needed to complete job successfully: 

• Expert knowledge and applied understanding of: Industrial electrical, pneumatic, boiler, refrigeration systems, motor, compressors, gearboxes, and pumps 

• Detail oriented with the ability to effectively diagnose, troubleshoot, and conduct complex repairs 

• Expert knowledge of equipment systems troubleshooting and repair 

• Make decisions based on general mechanical and electrical principals with minimal guidance and supervision  

• Proficient knowledge of lubrication principles and techniques including bearing types and usage 

• Prior experience conducting utility and HVAC/R maintenance and repairs 

• Ability to manage equipment orders, shipments, and inventory within department budget 

• Ability to comprehend and utilize technical prints, schematics, and diagrams 

• Ability to operate equipment including a forklift, and various lifts 

• Player-coach leadership mentality with the ability to be hands-on while also managing a team 

• Basic typing skills and familiarity with computer programs such as a CMMS or EAM  

• Ability to work rotating schedules, weekends, holidays, and be on-call  

Experience: (required)  

• 7 years of industrial maintenance experience 

• At least 1 year of experience in a lead, supervisor, management, or leadership role 

Experience: (preferred) 

• General knowledge of food and beverage industry preferred  

Education/Certifications: (if n/a is applicable please note “N/A) 

Work Environment & Demands 
Physical and environmental demands for this position are indicated below:  (check all that are applicable) 

Physical Demands: 

​​☐​Sitting for limited periods of time 

​​☒​Standing and walking for extended periods of time 

​​☒​Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping 

​​☒​Manual dexterity and repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding 

​​☒​Ability to climb stairs 

​​☒​Some lifting, up to 25 pounds 

Environment: 

​​☐​Office environment 

​​☒​Production floor 

​​☒​Able to work 12-hour shifts  

​​☐​Other (please specify) 

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Other Duties 
 

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this job title.  This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.  Employees will be expected to perform duties that do not appear on the job description.  Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 

EEO Statement:  

 
UDA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.  

Salary : $35 - $40