Plant Maintenance Technician III

Job Title

Lead Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Lead Maintenance Technician, where your advanced skills in both mechanical and electrical disciplines will make a significant impact. This role demands a versatile candidate with advanced abilities in both mechanical and electrical disciplines. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership skills, capable of taking ownership of complex repairs, mentoring team members, and driving continuous improvement. This individual will work independently with minimal supervision, while supporting and improving key metrics: Safety, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, and Continuous Improvement.

Responsibilities

Safety: Follow all prescribed Health, Safety, and Environmental laws, rules, and regulations. Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations during maintenance activities. Identify potential hazards and implement corrective measures to maintain a safe working environment. Complete all required safety and regulatory training in a timely manner. Survey job sites to identify potential hazards and countermeasures before starting work. Audit lock out tag outs to ensure equipment is safe prior to work.

Equipment: Troubleshoot mechanical/equipment breakdowns. Act as the primary mechanic for complex repairs. Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, schematics, blueprints, service manuals, and work orders. Help clarify concepts and provide equipment training for new colleagues. Disassemble and install new machines, condition monitoring sensors, and other equipment. Recommend equipment changes to improve safety, quality, and/or uptime. Vet changes through engineering and ensure documentation is updated. Lead the installation, assembly, and testing of machines and equipment. Use a variety of tools to complete repairs, installations, adjustments, and part replacements. Work from established procedures and/or verbal instructions. Preventative Maintenance: Lead routine preventive maintenance in accordance with specified tasks and procedures. Inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunctions (visual and sound inspections). Take and record measurements for machine condition trend analysis and accurately enter data into the CMMS. Regularly evaluate PM procedures and make suggestions for improvement. Daily: Work effectively with other team members in a high-speed 24/7 environment. Complete records of work performed in the CMMS system. Interface positively and professionally with all levels of team members. Maintain work areas in a neat and orderly condition according to Visual Management and 5S standards. Escalate issues affecting key metrics: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Respond quickly to service calls with a sense of urgency to maximize equipment efficiency. Use proper tools for each task. Other duties as assigned due to business needs.

We Are Looking For

• Must have a H.S. diploma/GED or an educational equivalent and an appropriate mix of training, education and experience with progressive employment experience in Mechanical Maintenance. • Further Certificates of skill (Welding, Rigging, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Bearings) and 5+ years of work-related experience in a manufacturing environment. OR 7+ years of work-related experience if no certifications exist. • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills. • Ability to work independently on complex jobs. • Minimal assistance or guidance from Engineering or Supervision needed. • Some level of electrical aptitude (switches, photo-eyes, cameras, PLCs, ladder logic, VFDs, basic fault troubleshooting). • Ability to support multiple departments within the plant. • Fluent English (speak, read, write). • Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks efficiently. • Willingness to learn and deepen understanding of maintenance and equipment. • Willingness to work a flexible schedule. • Ability to mentor, train, and lead, while communicating effectively with operators, team leads, supervisors, and maintenance colleagues. • Clear communication skills for troubleshooting issues and scheduled maintenance initiatives. • Ability to suggest changes to procedures and drawings. Identify the need for part substitutions and make recommendations. • Ability to document work in CMMS. • Ability to coordinate with the planner for job plan creation and improvement.

Total Rewards Package

The pay rate for this position is up to per hour. Please note that the pay rate provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues' professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.