Maintenance Group Lead
About The Position
Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together! As North America's leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food. Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brand Arctic Gardens. Please note the range of compensation listed may not include all forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the opportunity. You'll invest the majority of your time in these key areas: Support facility management with daily operations, long-term planning, and overall maintenance productivity. Lead, mentor, and delegate tasks to mechanics on shift while managing and reporting on work orders and projects. Perform hands-on equipment installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance to ensure efficient plant operations. Interpret and modify blueprints/schematics, identify parts needs, and maintain equipment reliability. Promote a strong culture of safety, GMP compliance, food quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Extensive mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience with equipment installation, maintenance, repair, welding, hydraulics, and drive systems.
- Proven ability to lead and train maintenance teams while maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.
- Strong technical skills with precision tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges) and forklift certification; able to interpret and apply technical manuals and schematics.
- Physically capable of medium-to-heavy work in varied and challenging environments, including standing, lifting, bending, climbing, and exposure to noise, heat, and chemicals.
- Minimum of three years’ industrial maintenance experience, with a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Comfortable working: Off-season (December–May): Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM In-season (May–December): 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (12 days on, 2 days off rotation)
Responsibilities
- Support facility management with daily operations, long-term planning, and overall maintenance productivity.
- Lead, mentor, and delegate tasks to mechanics on shift while managing and reporting on work orders and projects.
- Perform hands-on equipment installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance to ensure efficient plant operations.
- Interpret and modify blueprints/schematics, identify parts needs, and maintain equipment reliability.
- Promote a strong culture of safety, GMP compliance, food quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive wages (Night shift premium)
- Group Health Insurance program w/HSA or FSA
- Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance options
- 401K Retirement Savings account with Company Match
- Paid Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Reimbursement program, for Wellness (Gym Memberships, etc.), Tuition, Relocation, Boots, and more
- Opportunity for overtime during peak seasons
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
