Maintenance Group Leader

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW

FRANKLIN INDUSTRIES is seeking a Group Leader for our 2nd shift Maintenance Team. The Mill Maintenance Group Leader will support the Maintenance Department by demonstrating thorough knowledge, comprehension, and dedication to safety, quality, and the rolling mill needs. The Mill Maintenance Group Leader will be required to perform a variety of tasks to support the mill maintenance functions of Franklin Industries.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Maintenance Manager in parts sourcing and purchasing
• Work closely with the Mill Maintenance Manager to plan and execute projects to successful completion
• Work closely with mill maintenance personnel to ensure the daily workload is safely and effectively carried out
• Issue work orders for repairs needed on the rolling mill to ensure proper function of all mill equipment
• Work with maintenance manager and CMMS to ensure full workload for all maintenance employees
• Work closely with the maintenance team to ensure all projects are completed to specification
• Assist in the training of all new mill maintenance employees
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols
• Assemble, install, maintain, and repair critical machinery and equipment ensuring accurate assemblage to minimize wear and strain on components
• Fabricate parts using machine tools and equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery to ensure safe and efficient functionality and accurately log all maintenance
• Disassemble machinery and transport it to the appropriate storage location
• Perform diagnostic tests on functioning machinery to ensure safe and efficient functionality
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or higher education certificate is required
• Five or more (5+) years of maintenance/millwright experience with heavy industrial background is highly preferred. (experience with: gear boxes, drive assemblies, heavy machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating assemblies)
• Previous experience with Shears and presses a plus
• Experience with CMMS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively lead a team and communicate objectives
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to use measuring equipment
• Mechanical aptitude and organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and work with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work in a safe manner

The HR Department is required to check the criminal background of all job offerees. Having a criminal record does not block an applicant from securing a job at Franklin Industries. We review all criminal records on a case-by-case basis.

The HR Department sends all job offerees to an external testing site for a physical (vitals, vision, and hearing) and a drug screen. Securing the job is contingent on passing the physical and the drug screen.