Lead Maintenance Technician - Harvesting

Eco Material Technologies Inc•Danville, PA

15h

About The Position

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting with the leadership, coordination, reporting and other communications related to the day-to-day operations of the facility; including issues regarding safety, quality, waste, productivity, maintenance costs, housekeeping, repairs and testing. Lead Maintenance Technician assures the facility is being taken care of by maintaining equipment running efficiently and minimizing non-plan stops. This will ensure manufacturing equipment/systems will work within specified performance parameters. The Lead Maintenance Technician is knowledgeable in all facets of plant equipment and maintenance systems (grinding, material handling, utilities and overall grinding process) and can take over supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

Must be able to follow safety protocols and adhere to company safety standards.
Must have technical expertise of mechanical and electrical systems, problem-solving ability, manual dexterity, attention to detail, and communication skills.
Ability to diagnose issues with equipment and systems by using diagnostic tools, observing symptoms, and testing components.
Skilled in the use of a wide range of hand and power tools, such as wrenches, screwdrivers, impact wrenches, and pneumatic tools.
Adaptable and willing to learn and multi task and set priorities.
Ability to collaborate and work with coworkers to solve complex problems.
Ability to stay up to date with advancements in technology and new maintenance techniques.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other pertinent operating systems.
Supervising, training, and mentoring a team of technicians.
Delegating tasks and managing maintenance schedules.
Clear written and verbal communication for reporting issues, instructing staff, and liaising with management.
Prioritizing tasks based on urgency and aligning with project timelines.
High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade
3-5 years’ experience in a relevant field

Responsibilities

Comply with Eco Material Technologies Safety Policies and Procedures
Provide safety leadership in promoting and creating a zero-injury safety culture
Assists with plant maintenance and outages, specifically Vertical Roller Mill and associated process equipment
Attends and/or facilitates regular safety meetings and follows all safety guidelines as required
Operates utility mobile equipment on site when required
Performs and/or assists with maintenance on process equipment and facilities as directed by plant management
Performs safety audits/observations, issues work order requests and properly file/maintain records.
Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained throughout the plant
Keep maintenance leadership informed of maintenance issues
Perform mechanical/process troubleshooting
Provide peer coaching discussions to correct issues
Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams
Managing Jr. technician and contractor crews during outages and maintenance activities.
Instruct Jr. technicians and production crew with appropriate technical skills for maintenance tasks.
Inspecting the safety of operation equipment and enforcing safety practices on site.
Ensuring that everyone follows the standards and regulatory procedures to keep the production area safe and efficient
Managing and leading the maintenance crew coordinating with maintenance manager
Ensuring line readiness for production
Coordinating field installation, maintenance, and repair work at site.
Leading field teams made up of contractors and production crews who execute tasks according to plant requirements
Coordinating daily housekeeping and organization of maintenance shop and storage units
Overseeing field repairs and ensuring that work is completed on a safe and timely manner
Overseeing emergency field repairs to ensure restart of production.
Maintaining inventory and equipment, and ensuring proper storage
Assist management with continuous improvement goals
Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein