Maintenance Lead

Position Title: Maintenance Lead Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Position Location: Burley Requisition ID: 32896 SUMMARY Responsible for the safe execution of maintenance work in support of the production lines by performing mechanical duties on industrial equipment. Maximizes the utilization of all maintenance resources, including people, time, and materials. Uses, trains, and assists others in blue prints, schematics, and other Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P & Id's) to install, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial equipment. Communicates maintenance requirements and parts/supplies needed to repair equipment and keep production running efficiently. Helps train others on the maintenance team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Promotes and adheres to company safety regulations as a "Champion of Safety." Capable to design and fabricate components and equipment as needed. Coordinate critical repairs and inspections in a timely and effective manner. Prioritize maintenance tasks and responsibilities to ensure that maintenance work is executed in a safe and timely manner. Responsible for shift performance and the completion of scheduled maintenance work on all plant processing and packaging equipment. Leads, instructs, and assists others in the safe execution of maintenance work as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor. Serves as a team leader and/or mentor to assist other mechanics with their duties. Contributes to building a positive team spirit through personal positive attitude and building morale of the maintenance team. Listens to and works with maintenance team members in order to recommend future training requirements. Promotes a customer focused team environment. Capable of multi-tasking and performing diverse functions with little supervision. Identifies production line operational inefficiencies and suggests and executes improvements. Performs root cause failure analysis on equipment and system failures that result in more than thirty (30) minutes of downtime. Responsible for assisting with maintenance inspection routes and auditing maintenance inspection routes as required. Works in a safe manner, utilizes personal protective equipment, and observes safety policies such as Lock Out / Tag Out procedures to ensure personal safety. Monitors and ensures that all maintenance documents are inputted correctly and accurately in the computerized maintenance system (CMMS). Proficient in the use of computers, including the ability to enter data and maintain Excel spreadsheets and the ability to use e-mail. Performs basic carpentry, building maintenance, and plumbing as needed to support department needs. Communicates positively and effectively with operation personnel, peers, planning and scheduling, outside vendors, and supervisors. Communicates any problems or changes in working environment to appropriate personnel. Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to assure a quality operation. Keeps work area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and according to the principles of 5S. Performs assigned tasks in a manner that does not endanger the environment and adheres to company and regulatory standards. Active involvement in Behavioral Observation Safety (BOS). Wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required. Helps to build and promote a strong "teamwork" environment in each individual work group, the factory, and the company. May be required to participate in a continuous improvement process, such as an MCE event. Other duties as assigned. REPRESENTATION Must adhere to the McCain Code of Conduct. SCOPE OF AUTHORITY Responsible to monitor work areas, area systems, and watch for suspicious behavior and report any concerns regarding unidentified visitors and/or unauthorized personnel. Will have the authority to question and take appropriate measures regarding the safety of you, other employees, all products, and equipment. Responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the food processing facility, especially where any raw or finished product is produced. Authority to report and/or eliminate hazards to the safety of the food that is produced in the facility. REQUIRED TRAINING FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT McCain Safety Training Annual HACCP Training Annual GMP Training Annual Harassment Free Workplace/Violence Free Workplace Training Behavioral Observation Safety (BOS) Training as required McCain Safety Policy/Accident Reporting Plant Emergency Evacuation Training Emergency Response Training as required Process Safety Management (PSM) Right-To-Know Lock out / Tag out Fall Protection Confined Space Hot Work Ladder Safety Arch Flash Training as required Blood-borne Pathogens Key-Element Training Emergency Notification Procedures Environmental Awareness Training Train the Trainer as required Other Training as required QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Completion of one year toward an Associate degree (A.A.) or the equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; a minimum of six (6) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write simple correspondence, effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to perform basic math operations, including addition and subtraction. Understand and work with fractions and decimals to make settings, select machine drive components, and correctly size tools. Ability to apply math concepts to basic fabrication tasks. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply a reasonable person's understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to recognize mechanical operation of timing and sequence cycles to know when machines are not operating properly. CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Required to obtain and maintain a factory issued power industrial vehicle (PIV) license for any and/or all classifications as required. Valid factory issued forklift operator's license. Valid factory issued telehandler operator's license. Valid factory issued golf cart operator's license. Valid factory issued aerial lift operator's license. Must have valid state driver's license. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES Mechanical aptitude Welding and fabrication skills Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills Understanding of front to back production Familiar with hand tools Effective verbal and written communication skills Basic computer skills PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently; items exceeding 50 pounds require help from another individual or equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes and/or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, vibration, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. 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