The Maintenance Lead must be able to lead a small maintenance project team in the repair, installation, replacement, and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment. They will also diagnose equipment failure and make repairs to equipment per manufacture recommendations and / or appropriate instructions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Lead the team in attainment of daily repairs, PM’s and project completion

- Train other Maintenance Technicians on safety, job duties, quality, scrap reduction, and 5S disciplines

- Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine layout of industrial electro-mechanical equipment installation

- Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting fixtures and other electrical components

- Lead team in the testing of electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance

- Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems

- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLCs, industrial electrical and electronic control systems, and other related devices

- Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records

- Installing and performing diagnostic tests on mechanical systems

- Documenting processes and maintaining service records in the CMMS System

- Monitoring the availability of parts and replenishing supplies

- Optimizing mechanical efficiency by adjusting machinery and equipment settings

− Must maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized work area and participate in shop clean-up schedules and projects

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

- High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of an Industrial Maintenance program or related program, certification, diploma, or Journeyman’s certification

Experience:

- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical and/or hydraulic systems

- 2 years minimum experience as a Maintenance Team Lead, or previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Required Skills:

- Have basic knowledge of O.S.H.A., State and Local codes

- Ability to repair defective parts in compliance with O.S.H.A., State and Local codes

− Ability to maintain appropriate records such as work orders, timesheets, etc.

− Ability to operate all maintenance equipment in accordance with safety requirements

− Root cause problem-solving and creative thinking

− Must be able to work independently with a sense of urgency as well as lead a small project team

- Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment

Preferred Skills:

- Hands-on knowledge in using Microsoft Excel

- Experience working with SAP (or other ERP systems)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require a Visa sponsorship to legally work in the United States?
• Do you have basic knowledge of O.S.H.A., State and Local codes?
• Do you have a minimum of 5 years
• Do you have at least 2 years' minimum experience as Maintenance Team Lead, or previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing, or industrial environment?

Experience:

• Manufacturing maintenance: 5 years (Required)

Location:

• Gastonia, NC 28052 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Gastonia, NC 28052 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gastonia, NC 28052: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person