Position Summary – Maintenance Lead

Maintenance Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of industrial facilities by overseeing and coordinating maintenance activities. This position involves leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety to maintain equipment, machinery, and infrastructure. Ensures maintenance and repair work is completed safely, effectively, and in a timely manner.

As a Maintenance Lead you can expect:

• Participate in machine overhauls local or remote (if interested).
• Opportunity to work with the Newest Technology.
• Tool allowances.
• Paid development .
• Opportunity to Live Outside of the City – no traffic, better cost of living.
• Different areas to work in (BMPR, Injection, packaging, CRP, thermoforming, pyrolysis, projects, etc).
• Other perks.

Responsibilities: 

• Strong Leadership skills with the ability to provide positive direction.
• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/ hydraulic systems using schematics and technical drawings.
• Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematic drawings to determine how to proceed.
• Participate in the implementation of various improvement projects.
• Repair, install, align, dismantle, and move equipment / production lines.
• Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts.
• Clean, lubricate and perform machine maintenance.
• The Maintenance Mechanic ensures the operation and maintenance (predictive and preventive) of production equipment and assets and detect irregularities and malfunctions.
• Solid understanding of mechanical workflow, able to solve problems that occur within the production line, machinery and maintenance team.
• Available to work as required with an “on call” component.

Education/Skills/Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years experience in an injection molding and or PET resin manufacturing environment
• Experience leading a team of maintenance technicians and provide guidance, training, and direction to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
• Possess strong electrical and PLC knowledge.
• Ability to correctly read and interpret schematics.
• Experience working with preventative maintenance software.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with lots of change.
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and Lockout Procedures.
• Strong team player with excellent problem-solving skills.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• The Maintenance Lead is required to stand; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequent walking, including going up and down stairs and ladders, and bending are required.
• Working at heights and in confined spaces may be required.
• Working conditions in certain areas can be hot, wet, slippery and noisy.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, able to crouch, bend and kneel, as well as capable of heavy lifting and carrying.
• Noisy due to machinery and equipment in operation.
• Wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety protocols.

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