Maintenance Lead - 1st Shift

Shopko; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Paid time off

On-the-job training

Job summary

Shopko in De Pere, WI is seeking a Maintenance Lead for the first shift to oversee maintenance operations in our optical lab. You will coordinate maintenance, ensure safety protocols are followed, and assist in training team members. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of related experience in optical manufacturing and demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

This role offers a fixed schedule, 401k with match, and paid time off in a clean, innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in optical manufacturing or retail leadership.
• Preferably 3 years of experience with optical lab equipment.
• Strong decision-making and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Maintenance Manager with day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate maintenance of optical equipment efficiently.
• Train Maintenance Technicians and coordinate their work activities.

Skills

Leadership capability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Critical thinking

Education

High school graduate

Tools

Optical Lab equipment

Office equipment

Job description

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Maintenance Lead - 1st Shift

Full Time Technical De Pere, WI, US

At our proprietary lab in De Pere, WI, we manufacture quality eyewear for our eye care center patients at over 140 locations across the North and Midwest. With a focus on continuous improvement, we are always looking for motivated and innovative people that want to help us optimize the production and distribution of this process.

As part of our manufacturing team, you will have access to state-of-the-art lens processing and finishing equipment to efficiently produce high-quality eyewear to keep our patients seeing their best.

Enjoy on-the-job training in a clean and comfortable work environment and benefits including a fixed schedule working 1 st shift, 401k with match, and paid time off.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist Maintenance Manager with the day‑to‑day operations of the department’s functions and duties. Coordinate the maintenance of all optical equipment in a timely, efficient and detailed manner. Provide quality service to the Optical Lab. Train Maintenance Technicians as well as coordinate their daily work activities.

OPERATIONS

• Ensure Optical Lab equipment installations, maintenance and repairs are completed accurately, efficiently and at the most opportune time
• Ensure accuracy of maintenance paperwork and record keeping
• Plan preventive maintenance to ensure timely completion
• Schedule adequate coverage to limit wait times for Lab
• Ensure all areas of the Optical Lab facility and grounds are properly maintained
• Follow proper procedures when Optical Lab facility issues are reported

TRAINING AND IMPROVEMENT

• Ensure maintenance department teammates have received applicable Optical Lab training to perform all aspects of their job including safe and efficient maintenance operations in addition to work and safety procedures as outlined in their respective
• Ensure maintenance team is up to date on product and part availability
• Attend vendor seminars for repair and preventive maintenance training on all new and automated equipment
• Engage in on‑going training along with maintenance team to diagnose a variety of equipment related issues
• Provide manager with input for teammate’s performance reviews and
• Partner with teammates in maintenance department to give performance feedback
• Recommend or implement measures to motivate teammates and to improve morale, production methods, efficiency, equipment performance, productivity and

MAINTAIN SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ensure teammates follow all Optical Lab and company policies and adhere to safety related guidelines and OSHA regulations
• Ensure machinery is operating safely and effectively
• Perform stretching before reporting to workstation

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 2 years of previous related experience in optical (eyewear) manufacturing, retail or other relevant leadership experience
• Preferably 3 years of experience with optical lab equipment, manufacturing equipment maintenance or similar field
• Demonstrated hands on leadership capability
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Sound decision‑making ability
• Professional written and oral communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve in a professional and timely manner
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Detail oriented
• Self‑motivated

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & WORK REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written and two‑way verbal communication
  • Able to read and write at a high school graduate level
  • Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
  • Able to operate various Optical Lab equipment and office equipment
  • Demonstrate physical agility (bending, climbing, twisting, squatting, lifting, pushing, reaching, etc.) on a repetitive basis
  • Ability to lift an average of 25-35 pounds on a repetitive basis and up to 75 pounds
  • Ability to climb to heights up to 50 feet
  • Ability to operate a pallet jack and high reach lift (training provided)
  • Ability to see (Near, Distance, Color, and Depth Perception)
  • Manual and finger dexterity, as well as hand/arm steadiness
  • Ability to grip and hold items
  • Good eye and hand coordination
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment
  • Ability to perform work in various departments within the lab based on business needs
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, and weekends) office hours to meet established deadlines
  • Able to travel independently to support company objectives and personal development (occasional airline travel is required)

  These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by teammates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.