Maintenance Technical lead

Job Description

Job Description

The Maintenance Technical Lead responsibilities include but not limited to:

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  Plan, coordinate, prioritize, assign, supervise, implement and review maintenance and repair activities to automotive testing equipment, facility equipment and buildings in support of ongoing operations.
• Oversee and direct the activities of a small multi-trade maintenance crew to complete required tasks in a safe and timely manner.
• Comply with the collective bargaining agreement, Canadian Electrical Code, TSSA, corporate policies and other applicable regulations in the organization and execution of maintenance activities.
• Develop maintenance strategies, programs and make improvements to existing policies.
• Troubleshoot automated testing system issues and determine corrective actions.
• Manage all aspects of environmental health and safety conformance for the skilled trades.
• Oversee a preventative maintenance program for automotive testing equipment and facilities.
• Prioritize tasks based on urgency and workforce availability.
• Maintain accurate hourly timekeeping records, vacation and time off requests.
• Point of contact for janitorial services contract.
• Perform environmental inspections and coordinate waste pickups.
• Procure parts, material and rentals required to complete maintenance tasks.
• Track data for performance measurable such as Preventative Maintenance task completion, overtime, etc.
• Maintain good supplier/customer relations with internal customers and outside suppliers.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of materials and equipment.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial automation experience with project management experience
• Must be willing to work ANY shift and overtime as required
• Excellent organization, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with employees at all levels of the Plant, from hourly represented employees to Senior Leadership
• Ability to build effective business relationships with plant leadership and customers
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem‐solving experience
• Goal‐oriented self‐starter with the ability to lead teams
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop skilled trade employees
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field
• Experience in continuous improvement systems and lean manufacturing
• Experience leading maintenance teams in a union environment
• Green Belt/Red X/Six Sigma training
• Experience with controls, robotics, drives, system‐level communication systems, sealing systems, glass cell systems, conveyance systems, welding (all types), paint process and associated systems, and vision systems and sensors
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs