Maintenance Lead

Atkore International Group Inc.; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Maintenance Lead, where you will play a crucial role in leading a dedicated maintenance team. In this dynamic position, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of plant machinery and equipment, while implementing maintenance programs that enhance productivity and safety. With a commitment to excellence and teamwork, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the plant's performance and contribute to a culture that values integrity and respect. This is your chance to align with an industry leader and help drive success in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of maintenance experience with a focus on preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team and assist with establishing work priorities.
• Develop and execute Preventive Maintenance and Critical Parts List programs.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical Troubleshooting

Ability to read schematics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Fork trucks

Manlifts

Job description

We are currently looking for a Maintenance Lead to be based out of the Hobart facility. Directly reporting to the shift Maintenance Supervisor, this person will be responsible for effectively leading the maintenance team, assisting with establishing priorities, and performing preventive and corrective maintenance. Responsibilities include the plant’s machinery, auxiliary equipment, participating in the plant’s 5S program, and safety objectives according to the company’s safety, quality, housekeeping, and production standards.

What you’ll do:

• Evaluating systems or facilities to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed and their priority.
• Assisting team members with technical issues or advanced problems per the given assignments.
• Preparing for production shift, ensuring proper changeover needs are being met.
• Working with the Maintenance and Production Supervisors to plan work priorities, obtain necessary supplies, and assess skills needed to complete tasks.
• Developing and executing Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), and Critical Parts List (CPL) programs on all assets located within the plant.
• Tracking and logging all maintenance work, checklists, actual task durations, materials, and other resources used for maintenance purposes.
• Responding to emergency situations including the safety of plant facility and equipment using knowledge of the plant, machinery, and best practices.
• Operating mobile equipment such as fork trucks and manlifts.
• Ensuring that all operating procedures, maintenance, repairs, and safety guidelines are being properly followed by personnel.
• Identifying enhancement opportunities and suggesting solutions for improvement to Supervision.
• Conducting in a manner consistent with Atkore’s mission statement, core values, and other standards of conduct.

What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or GED.
• A minimum of eight years of experience in maintenance.
• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic understanding of power and control systems.

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Have gained certification in operating fork trucks and other mobile equipment.
• Learned basic tube mill process knowledge.
• Effectively lead the assigned maintenance crew.
• Embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities