Lead Mechanic

The Class Produce Group; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with matching

Job summary

The Class Produce Group is seeking a Lead Mechanic to lead a maintenance team in a high-speed food processing facility, performing advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on diverse equipment including conveyors, sealers, pumps, and PLC-controlled systems.

You will guide and train mechanics, coordinate PM schedules, assist with changeovers, and ensure safety, GMP, and food safety standards are met while collaborating with production and automation vendors.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic knowledge.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs and automation equipment.
• 3 years of multi-skill maintenance in manufacturing; 4 years in lead production role.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs on processing equipment.
• Audit and assign PMs for maintenance.
• Train other maintenance mechanics and assist with changeovers and set-ups.
• Dismantle and replace defective parts; ensure safety, GMP and food safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

PLC

VFDs

Multi-skill maintenance

Lead production experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PLC

VFD

Automation equipment

Conveyors

Pumps

Spin dryers

Cutting equipment

Hoppers

Seal ers

Air compressors

Job description

Summary

The Lead Mechanic is a hands-on working leader responsible for performing advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on facility and production equipment, while also providing direction and guidance to the maintenance team. The Lead Mechanic ensures safe, efficient, and reliable operations through both technical expertise and leadership, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide Guidance and support of mechanical troubleshooting and repairs of processing equipment (conveyors, weighers, baggers, sealing machines, pumps, motors, metal detectors, etc.)
• Provide guidance and support of electrical troubleshooting and repairs of processing equipment (PLCs, Drives, Servos, 480V Motors, Control Circuit, Labelers, Closed Loop Controls, etc.)
• Provide guidance on Basic Fabrication (welding, milling, etc.)
• Assign and audit completion of PMs (Preventive Maintenance)
• Train other maintenance mechanic’s as necessary
• Assist production personnel with change-overs and set-ups
• Dismantle defective machines to access problem areas or install new parts
• Tasks are to be completed while maintaining the highest safety, food safety and quality, cost and GMP standards in a high-speed processing environment.
• Work cooperatively in cross-functional teams to solve persistent downtime issues.
• Investigate recurring equipment failures and implement long-term solutions to prevent future issues.
• Collaborate with management to create schedule for planned maintenance events and work directly with all automation vendors during the hardware and software commissioning process
• Assist maintenance Manager with all projects for production maintenance to work within production timelines
• Assist Maintenance Manager to Develop and implement Preventive Maintenance on existing and future equipment
• Assist Maintenance Manager to Develop and maintain current inventory of equipment
• Assist Maintenance Manager to Provide guidance on the design and management of future automation project work
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance and many more voluntary coverage options
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Identity Theft insurance.
• FMLA, Traditional and Roth 401K, Matching and Profit Sharing (when eligible), FSA and HSA options
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays

Schedule

Monday-Friday: 4AM - 12PM and 2PM - 10PM; Weekends as needed

Requirements

Education Requirements

High School diploma or GED required

Training, Skills, Licenses

Excellent knowledge of the principles of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Working knowledge of PLC’s, VFD’s, and other automation equipment. 3 years multi-skill maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. 4 years automated production experience in lead role. Experience working at temperature-controlled facility. Preferred experience with produce scales, conveyors, pumps, spin dryers, cutting equipment, hoppers, sealers and air compressors. Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical and electrical fundamentals and applications. Proficient computer skills required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently exposed to wet, loud, cold and/or humid conditions. The employee frequently is required to walk, use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, rotate or twist, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

The above statements reflect general details considered necessary to decide the essential functions of the job identified and is not a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Not all functions listed may be performed and other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

EOE/Vet/Disabled