Maintenance Lead

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; High Point, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in High Point, NC seeks a Maintenance Lead to guide daily maintenance activities, mentor staff, and ensure equipment uptime on production, processing, and packaging lines.

You will perform electrical and mechanical repairs, weld/fabricate as needed, and support MRO purchasing while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong leadership, adherence to GMPs, and experience with PLC/HMI and ammonia refrigeration systems.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred in electrical/mechanical trades.
• 4 years maintenance/leadership in manufacturing; strong problem solving.
• Experience with PLC/controls, refrigeration, and related equipment beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily maintenance tasks and coordinate with supervisor.
• Train, mentor, and develop maintenance staff for safety and efficiency.
• Perform planned/unplanned maintenance on production lines and utilities.
• Assist with MRO purchasing and parts planning to minimize downtime.
• Install, repair, and troubleshoot mechanical/electrical systems; document work.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic/Pneumatic

Read diagrams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school preferred (electrical, mechanical, PLC/HMI, refrigeration, welding)

4 years maintenance/leadership experience

Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred

Certification/license may be required

Tools

PLC/HMI/Electrical tools

HVAC and refrigeration equipment

Welding/fabrication tools

Job description

High Point, North Carolina, United States

Location

High Point, North Carolina

Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Provide daily leadership and guidance to maintenance staff and assist the supervisor in directing work activities and resources. Monitor maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair as needed. Demonstrate mastery of all job functions in the maintenance area/department. Train and mentor maintenance team members.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assign daily jobs and work orders, detailing any requirements for the day and delegating/participating to successfully accomplish the daily tasks
• Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures; train and develop maintenance staff
• Assist the supervisor to ensure that all work orders are completed in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
• Assist with and/or perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
• Support the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) purchasing and inventory management functions including all repair and maintenance parts and supplies
• Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
• Support the installation of new equipment
• Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
• Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
• Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
• 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team leadership experience
• Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams
• Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter and able to set direction
• Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork
• Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures
• Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
• Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner
• Able to perform complex or complicated maintenance activities/repairs independently
• Able to complete projects from planning to installation
• Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
• Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

26.13-48.53

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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