Plant Maintenance Mechanic Lead

Vestis•Tyler, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview: Leads and helps direct work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate performance of routine tasks in reference to a daily preventative maintenance schedule in and around the laundry facility. Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Essential duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: Maintains all plant equipment to include high volume industrial washers and or dryers. Repairs, replaces equipment when necessary; Performs basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work. Ability to trouble-shoot and solve technical issues by following technical manuals and schematics; Orders necessary parts, tools, and equipment in a timely manner by following company procurement policy; Maintains a proper Daily Schedule Control for equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance schedule and record; Conducts daily removal and processing of waste solids generated from treatment process; Performs equipment troubleshooting, makes necessary repairs, and completes preventative maintenance and housekeeping practices for all related wastewater hardware; Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities; Uses safety precautions, follows electrical lock-out tag-out procedures for equipment, and adheres to all safe work practices and policies for all safety, boiler, and wastewater treatment procedures; Other duties as required or assigned; Assists the maintenance manager in assigning work tasks, ensuring quality control of repairs, and troubleshooting faults, best practices, training and development of maintenance personnel, and safety

Requirements

Leads team to achieve work objectives and goals for maintenance dept.
Dedication to promoting a strong culture of safety
Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude
Skills in welding, hand and power tools and electrical motors
Computer literate, familiarity with Internet based software, MS Office, etc.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to comprehend and perform all required training
Proficiency in written, and verbal communication
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to work on a set schedule, Overtime may be required if needed
Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude
Familiar with standard maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance schedules, and proper safety techniques
Ability to comprehend and perform all required training, written, and verbal instructions
Good verbal and/or written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to meet attendance schedule
Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends
Overtime required as needed
Requires the ability to routinely move, lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs
Requires bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting, and lifting
Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations
Requires standing and walking for long periods of time
Must be able to work from elevated heights using ladders, mezzanines, and aerial lifts
1-3 years of Mechanical experience required.
2 – 4 years of related experience in mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance, and/or installation

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of industrial laundry equipment (not required)
Industrial Laundry experience a plus but not required.
1-3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
1-3 Electromechanical experience preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, HazMat procedures and regulations helpful
Excellent mechanical dexterity and ability

Responsibilities

Maintains all plant equipment to include high volume industrial washers and or dryers.
Repairs, replaces equipment when necessary
Performs basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.
Ability to trouble-shoot and solve technical issues by following technical manuals and schematics
Orders necessary parts, tools, and equipment in a timely manner by following company procurement policy
Maintains a proper Daily Schedule Control for equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance schedule and record
Conducts daily removal and processing of waste solids generated from treatment process
Performs equipment troubleshooting, makes necessary repairs, and completes preventative maintenance and housekeeping practices for all related wastewater hardware
Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities
Uses safety precautions, follows electrical lock-out tag-out procedures for equipment, and adheres to all safe work practices and policies for all safety, boiler, and wastewater treatment procedures
Assists the maintenance manager in assigning work tasks, ensuring quality control of repairs, and troubleshooting faults, best practices, training and development of maintenance personnel, and safety