Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor Department: Maintenance
Location: Hereford, TX
Full/Part-Time: Full TimeRegular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Hourly (Non-Exempt)Shift: Day
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising the trouble shooting, repairing, and performance of preventative maintenance on all equipment throughout the operation. This individual will also be responsible for minimizing down time by detecting potential mechanical and electrical problems

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must have good analytical skills, able to troubleshoot and make on the spot corrections to emergency conditions
• Able to climb stairs and ladders and work safely at elevated heights of 100ft. and Confined Space
• Knowledge of fabrication, electrical schematics, engineering drawings, power transmission, and pneumatics, welding and cutting are necessary.
• Light Industrial Electric required, Hydraulics, Power Transmissions, and Pneumatic; basic computer knowledge; previous feed mill experience desired.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform related duties and/or special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Competencies:

• Safety, inventory and maintenance processes and procedures
• Computer systems to create spreadsheets is a plus
• Technical and mechanical systems related to operation

Ability to:

• Maintain high quality control standards; effectively problem-solve, supervise and troubleshoot
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff throughout the organization
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Evaluate employees fairly and objectively
• Work flexible hours; OT, and rotating weekends.

Skills:

• Hand Tools: Use a variety of hand and power tools in performing duties.
• Welding
• Fabrication skills
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Automotive/Forklifts
• Packaging Equip
• Pumps
• Compressor
• Instrumentations/Electronics
• Machinists
• PLC's
• Equipment Rebuilding
• Pneumatics/Hydraulics
• General building repairs
• MIG Welding
• TIG Welding
• Stick Welding
• Program/Operate palletizing Robot.
• Equipment Manual comprehensions: Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance, service, or operation.
  Follow Instructions: Reads instructions / labels and performs work as assigned by department supervisor or lead.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

• College coursework in technical field desired
• Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in feed mill maintenance, industrial, or a production environment.
• MS Office - Excel, Word
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize successfully
• Experience with CMMS systems

SPECIAL DEMANDS

Physical requirements

• Occasional use of keyboard
• Frequent sitting for long periods of time
• Occasional bending or squatting
• Constant use of vision; frequent reading
• Frequent decision-making and concentration
• Frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone
• Frequent exposure to noise
• Occasional lifting up to 55 pounds

Working conditions

• Work may be performed inside or outside in hot and cool temperatures and a noisy environment. May be exposure to loud noises and steam exhaust, and dusty, muddy and slick environment. Adhere to all PPE Guidelines as established by OSHA and the company. PPE required: Safety glasses, steel/composite toe footwear, bump cap (hat liner when approved), uniform or high visibility coverage (jacket or vest), and gloves when necessary. Position may require work outside regular business hours, including weekends, holidays and occasional travel to other company locations.

Note: Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.