Maintenance Lead

Sun Gro Horticulture is one of the most prominent North American horticultural companies, employing over 800 staff and serving customers worldwide. Since its humble beginnings in 1929, it has become the leading supplier of soilless growing mixes to North America's top 100 greenhouse and nursery growers, shipping over 70,000 truckloads of product annually. Sun Gro products are made to exacting standards and conform to high product quality and performance criteria.

Sun Gro Horticulture recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. The primary goal of Sun Gro is to promote individual employees' sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Sun Gro Horticulture. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Sun Gro.

Maintenance Lead / Manager – Santa Maria, CA

GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Maintenance Lead will work as a team member in maintaining production line equipment and rolling stock. Some examples are Loaders and Lift Trucks, PLC, mechanical, electric motors and controls, hydraulic, conveyor and pneumatic equipment. Performance of preventive maintenance is key, yet able to respond, troubleshoot and repair in a timely manner when needed. Repair, install and troubleshoot using diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, and employ outside vendors as needed. Knowledge and safe use tools and instruments.
This is a full time position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assign work as required and ensure that the work is completed.
Train and mentor Maintenance Tech, if applicable.
Participate in interview process for Maintenance Tech openings, if applicable
Follow all plant safety practices, procedures, and programs.
Communicate and schedule maintenance with Production and Shipping personnel
Use of Maintenance Work Order System.
Document work performed, tracking hours
Identify required parts, supplies coordinate with purchasing
Rebuild and modify plant systems, individual equipment as needed.
Welding and basic pipefitting
Safety Awareness and hazard identification, employing corporate procedures
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled repairs as may be needed
Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs. Read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and services
Participate in and complete special projects and other duties as needed
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 
Strong customer focus, both internal and external
Strong Decision Making skills – supports decisions with facts, using data resolve challenges
Planning clear, measurable goals, accurately assessing timeframes for equipment downtime
Monitors progress, coordinate with departments to minimize lost time
Positive attitude
Challenges status quo for efficiency and process improvement
Positive mentoring skills
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 
High School Diploma or GED from accredited organization
Post-secondary education/training
5 years of industrial mechanical experience
3+ years of industrial electrical experience
3+ years of work experience in a production plant environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
Using maintenance equipment (hand tools, power tools, industrial vehicles)
Lifting requirements generally under 45-50 lbs.
Must be able to climb industrial ladders.
Periodically walk, stand, kneel, bend, stretch, lay
At times, work may require awkward positions for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
 
Typical plant work environment, noise level is moderate to loud. Must be able to navigate plant site including climbing stairs, reaching for product, traveling over changing terrain. Exposed to weather conditions, regularly. Exposure to soil-less media, occasional dust grease, oil and soil amendments, will occur.
Required PPE includes but is not limited to hardhat, safety vest, steel toe shoes and protective eyewear (may change with the work being performed).

We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $ per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

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