Lead Maintenance Mechanic

Lead Maintenance MechanicSplit Shift Maintenance Lead: Monday through Friday from 5:30am to 2:00pm with occasional overtime and voluntary SaturdaysSummary The maintenance lead is responsible for the proper repair and servicing of the company's equipment, machines, tools and the likes.Essential Duties Listed below are the typical duties and responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.Change over and adjust machines as production schedule warrantsRepair machines when neededFollow specific PM/ Machine Inspection dutiesKeep an organized and clean maintenance departmentRequisite machine parts and suppliesDirect and supervise other maintenance personnelSupervisory ResponsibilitiesMust have strong supervisory skills and ability to work with others from all different departments.Able to work independently with minimal supervision at timesProvide leadership for other maintenance staffApply organizational policies and assures adherence to departmental proceduresRequired QualificationsMinimum 5 years of related work experience. Supervisor experience preferred.Vocational or related training in mechanical fields is preferred.Must have good knowledge of 3 Phase Electrical Power, Industrial Control Circuitry, and ability to read electrical schematics. Understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLC's) and AC Inverters.Must have good knowledge of pneumatic operations and controlsMust be able to trouble shoot mechanical, electrical and pneumatic problems on equipmentGeneral knowledge of safe maintenance guidelines (lock out/ tag out, etc.)Experienced and proven welder (mig, tig and arc)Solid fabricating experience for miscellaneous parts, guards, racks, stands, etcBasic knowledge of a personal computerEducation and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or G.E.DVocational or related training in mechanical field preferredExperience in fast paced manufacturing plant preferredBilingual English/Spanish is not required but is a plus.Physical DemandsThe physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentials of this job.While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, type walk, bend, kneel, lift or climb a ladder.The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 75 pounds.Work EnvironmentNoise levels on occasion can be more than moderatePlant temperatures on occasion can be more the moderate