Maintenance Lead

CWT Farms; City of Watertown (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Maintenance Lead to manage farm maintenance and support overall operations at our Watertown facility. This role requires leadership of a maintenance team, oversight of 24/7 operations, and ensuring equipment reliability through preventative maintenance and timely repairs.

Responsibilities include directing mechanics, coordinating with contractors, improving plant processes, and fostering safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; with at least 6 years of industrial maintenance experience or advanced education in electrical, mechanical, or electronics engineering.
• 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of refrigeration, plumbing, and process controls.

Responsibilities

• Aggressively manage all breakdown maintenance to successful conclusions.
• Schedule and direct daily maintenance activities via the work order system to ensure safety and timely work.
• Evaluate equipment functionality and schedule repairs or changes to improve plant operations.
• Develop, implement and maintain preventative maintenance procedures.
• Oversee work by outside contractors to ensure adherence to plans.
• Track, measure and document maintenance team performance.
• Lead, develop and motivate maintenance mechanics in processing, facility and utilities.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Supervisory experience

Problem solving

Planning and organization

Safety awareness

Written/verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced education in electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

Industrial electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Refrigeration knowledge

Job description

Job Description Summary:

We are looking for a qualified person to fill the position of Maintenance Lead. This person will be responsible for farm maintenance and plays a critical role in overall farm operations.

Job Description

• Aggressively manage all breakdown maintenance requirements to successful conclusions
• Schedule and direct (via the department’s work order system) the day-to-day activities of the maintenance mechanics to achieve safe, timely, and satisfactory work
• Evaluate the effectiveness of manufacturing equipment functionality and schedule necessary repairs or suggests changes in operating methods on order to improve plant operations
• Develop, implement, and maintain the department’s preventative maintenance procedures
• Oversee work in progress by outside contractors to determine adherence to plans and specifications
• Track, measure and document the performance of the maintenance mechanics on an individual basis
• Lead, develop, and motivate the maintenance mechanics in the areas of processing, facility and utility equipment troubleshooting and repair

Job Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent (required); with at least 6 years of industrial maintenance experience or advanced education in electrical, mechanical, or electronics engineering 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment requiring knowledge of refrigeration, plumbing, industrial electrical and mechanical systems and maintenance and process controls and equipment Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision making to achieve organizational objectives Ability to problem solve and facilitate solutions with limited direction Strong planning, organization, customer service, and written/verbal communication skills Ability to build strong trusted working relationships with internal and external business customers and executive level management Basic computer literacy with the ability to do basic statistical analysis Ability to communicate factual information and provide direction Experience working in a 24/7 operation and working on a rotating shift preferred (8 hour rotating shift position - could work holidays, weekends or mid-nights) preferred Willingness to work extended hours when necessary Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Strong commitment to safety with the demonstrated ability to motivate others to achieve safety and productivity goals

Physical Requirements

• Work with chemicals, such as detergents and disinfectants
• Standing for extended periods of time (6 hours)
• Grip, grasp, or twist using hands and wrists
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50lbs
• Bend and stoop repetitively throughout shift
• Prolonged exposure to dry and dusty environments

Work Environment

• Routinely work 5 days a week plus occasional weekends and holidays
• Routine handling and interacting with live poultry
• Ongoing presence of farm related smells or odors
• Climate exposure both hot and cold
• Working in damp and/or wet environment
• Working in a loud/noisy environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations. We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen! Working at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry. In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring. Are you ready for the adventure?