Lead Operator

Maine; Caribou, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Staffing, LLC in Caribou, Maine seeks a Lead Operator to captain daily field operations and oversee a 3-person crew. The role emphasizes safety, efficient equipment operation, and on-site supervision.

You will train new employees, perform routine maintenance, keep logs, and ensure compliance with DEP/OSHA guidelines while coordinating with site managers for smooth production and downtime reporting.

Qualifications

• Prior experience leading a small crew in a production setting.
• Ability to operate and maintain mobile production equipment.
• Knowledge of safety, DEP and OSHA regulations.
• Willingness to train new hires and supervise on-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a 3-person crew.
• Operate production equipment safely.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks.
• Train new employees in safe operation.
• Provide production and downtime summaries and logs.
• Lead equipment repairs during operation.
• Ensure adherence to safety program.
• Attend safety meetings and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Safety compliance

Training

Teamwork

Tools

Equipment operation

Maintenance

Job description

at Project Staffing, LLC in Caribou, Maine, United States

Job Description

Are you a natural leader who loves being at the center of the action? We are looking for a Lead Operator to captain our daily field operations. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the mobile equipment and all production equipment on Site. It will also require supervision of all personnel on site engaged in operation of the equipment. This person will also participate in site cleanup, loading and unloading of trucks, general maintenance, and other duties. This position will ensure provide breaks to all other operators during shift.

What you'll do as our Control Room Operator:

• Supervising 3 person crew,
• Operate the production equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Understand and follow directions from managers.
• Operate equipment consistent with all guidelines & applicable laws. DEP compliance, OSHA compliance, and other State and Government agency compliant operation.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the equipment.
• Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the equipment.
• Site clean up
• General plant maintenance during operations and downtime. This person is the lead for fixing/repairing equipment during operation of the plant.
• Provide production summary, downtime summary, and clear operator logs at end of each shift
• Supervise and train other employees at all jobs in the plant.
• Other tasks not mentioned above as required.
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program
• Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections

TEAMWORK