Lead Maintenance Technician

The Mennel Milling Company; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mennel Milling Company is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to provide maintenance support and improve the reliability of plant equipment, machinery, and processing systems. Working primarily on the 4pm - 2:30am shift, you will join a dedicated maintenance team in a flour milling facility.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, maintaining safety compliance, and documenting repairs using CAD tools as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a 2-year technical degree or educational equivalency in electronics, mechatronics, mechanics, welding, automation or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in flour milling, food processing or related manufacturing preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules (GMP, OSHA, HACCP, FDA) and attend required training.
• Maintain department/facility in audit-ready condition.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical or electrical problems to improve long-term reliability.
• Operate and fabricate using metalworking tools; weld all metal types.
• Document repairs/modifications using CAD software and manage parts procurement.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Machine maintenance

Strong communication

Team player

Time management

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

Facility software

Job description

Summary

This purpose of this position is to provide maintenance support to the facility through maintaining and improving the on-going reliability of the plant equipment, machinery, and processing systems.

Title: Lead Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Plant Maintenance Manager

Primary Work Shift

• 4pm - 2:30 am
• May include weekends and potential holidays

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations in respect to GMP's, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as stated in the FS&Q Statement, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company as listed in Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and attend all required training sessions.
• Follow all plant rules, safety rules, food safety rules and procedures during daily work and assure the safety of others.
• Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit ready condition.
• Maintain the reliability and capacity of the plant equipment by troubleshooting and repairing mechanical or electrical problems in the most efficient manner while improving long-term reliability.
• Operate as an active member of the maintenance team to solve equipment problems.
• Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment manuals.
• Repair engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hand tools, hoists, cranes, and power tools, etc.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Install new equipment according to manufacturer’s requirements using levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Replace defective parts using trouble shooting.
• Lubricate all equipment using manufacturer’s guidelines for preventive maintenance.
• Start and test all equipment after maintenance is performed to check for proper performance.
• Must be able to operate a drill press, grinders, and other metalworking tools to fabricate and repair parts.
• Must have the ability to weld all metal types.
• Will produce accurate documentation of repairs and modifications to facility using CAD software.
• Must initiate purchase order to re-order parts that were used from stock.
• Will effectively prioritize and organize tasks with follow through to ensure completion of assignments in an efficient and high-quality manner.
• Must maintain a clean work environment and maintenance work area.
• Apply new skills and technology to increase capacity and reliability of the facility.
• Must be able to effectively interact with all Mennel Milling staff to improve overall maintenance methods and plant reliability.
• Will serve as a technical resource to various problem-solving groups within the plant.
• Must be able to follow directions from supervisor and lead person.
• Covers the Maintenance Manager duties in his/her absence.
• Continuously upgrade skills and knowledge to remain current with the latest technology.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory duties.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent, and a 2-year degree or educational equivalency in a technical or industrial field such as electronics, Mechatronics, mechanics, welding, automation or other related area is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• A minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in flour milling, food processing or other related manufacturing field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled ability to perform basic mechanical tasks
• Knowledge of personal computers and facility software for use in troubleshooting and work order entries.
• Must be able to operate facility equipment such as scissor lifts and one-man lifts, chain hoists, overhead cranes, etc.
• High aptitude for troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Strong communication skills--written and verbal
• Interpersonal skills--listen well, and work in a team environment with a positive attitude and with minimum supervision.
• Time management and organization skills

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans. Ability to write reports, complete checklists and other basic documentation and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information or data in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisors, and managers. Must be able to lead training sessions on a variety of topics.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must have ability to read and comprehend flowsheets, blueprints and other technical drawings.

REASONING ABILITY

Must use common sense and solid judgment when making decisions. Must have ability to quickly recognize hazards and improvement areas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to perform maintenance tasks, use various tools, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to conditions that are typical to a face-paced manufacturing environment, including: moving equipment and machinery, dusty, hot/humid, and cold conditions and employee must be willing to work in all weather conditions, at heights, in precarious places; in the presence of airborne particles, and with the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment usually requires the use of hearing protection.