Lead Maintenance Tech

Koch Foods Inc.; Anniston, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k Savings Plan

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Purchasing Program

On-the-Job Training

Weekly Pay

Career Advancement

PPE Provided

Safety Rewards

Job summary

Koch Foods Inc. in Anniston, Alabama is seeking a maintenance lead to supervise daily plant maintenance activities and guide a team of 20+ technicians. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring safety and adherence to policies.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical skills, prior supervisory experience, and the ability to train others. Excellent communication and reliability are essential in our fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of professional maintenance experience.
• Mechanical skills and ability to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment.
• Experience leading or supervising maintenance teams.
• Ability to train other maintenance technicians.
• Strong communication, flexibility, and policy adherence.
• English reading/writing/speaking required.
• Able to lift up to 150 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance supervisors and managers with daily activities.
• Provide guidance to a 20+ technician team.
• Perform maintenance on plant machinery, including repairs, preventive maintenance, basic electrical work, and troubleshooting.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical skills

Leadership skills

Troubleshooting

English proficiency

Training others

Reading & writing

Lifting up to 150 lbs

Job description

• Assist maintenance supervisors, superintendents, and other members of maintenance management with daily activites.
• Provide support and guidance to a team of approximately 20+ maintenance technicians, assisting and directing their work as necessary.
• Performs maintenance on a variety of machines and equipment in the plant including general repairs, preventative maintenance, basic electrical repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Alll other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional maintenance experience required.
• Mechanical skills, hand/power tool knowledge, and diagnosis and troubleshooting abilities.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, flexibility, and policy adherence.
• Ability to lead and train other maintenance technicians.
• Prior maintenance lead or maintenance supervisory experience a strong plus.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Lifting of up to 150 lbs. required.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly stand and/or walk throughout shift.
• Exposure to noise (>85 decibels), CO2, and moving production lines.
• Exposure to heat (99°F, 37°C) and cold (45°F, 4°C).
• Exposure to damp, wet and cold environments.
• Regularly lift 25+ lbs.
• Work around live and/or raw animal odors.

Benefits Information

Benefits Eligibility Varies

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Savings Plan
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FREE $25,000 life insurance policy with additional life insurance programs available
• Company Sponsored Purchasing Program

PERKS AND BONUSES:

• On-the-Job Training Provided
• Weekly Pay Check
• Promotional Career Opportunities
• All necessary Personal Protection Equipment is provided
• Company Cook-Outs, Safety Rewards, Giveaways, etc.
• Come be a part of a Family Oriented Company that offers so much more!

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