Maintenance Lead- $35.25/hr.- attach resume

RDO Equipment Co.; Rupert (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee the maintenance area and ensure optimal equipment performance. This role involves coordinating work activities, diagnosing equipment failures, and acting as a mentor to less experienced technicians. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality standards. Join a team that values respect, customer delight, and food safety while contributing to a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Two years of trade school and five years of maintenance experience required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance in the absence of the supervisor and coordinate work activities.
• Diagnose equipment failures and minimize production downtime.

Skills

Mechanical Tools Proficiency

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Math Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Trade School (2 years)

Maintenance Experience (5 years)

Tools

M3 Maintenance Software

Forklift

Windows Applications (Word, Excel, etc.)

Job description

Description

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance area in the absence of Maintenance Supervisor.
• Coordinate work activities with departments, outside contractors and vendors, and prioritize production demands.
• Diagnose equipment failures and coordinate necessary repairs while minimizing production downtime.
• Must be knowledgeable in professional maintenance, proper equipment installation, and food safety and sanitation expectations in a food plant.
• Act as a training mentor in areas of expertise. Train less experienced maintenance technicians and coordinate training activities for the department as needed.
• Demonstrate superior competency while overseeing routine equipment maintenance.
• Lead teams professionally, promoting skill development and team ownership of maintenance standards.
• Identify and define best practice maintenance standards and promote adherence.
• Start/stop all equipment and locate equipment documentation (SOPs, drawings, etc.) as needed.
• Properly size equipment components such as gearboxes, motors, sprockets, sheaves, pumps, fans, and piping.
• Follow and promote safety programs and requirements (hot work, confined space, fall protection, rigging, lockout/tag out) and all safety protocols used by Idahoan Foods.
• Follow and promote all GMPs as per company policy.
• Understand electrical and controls safety basics relevant to maintenance.
• Complete routine paperwork and understand M3 maintenance software thoroughly.
• Respond to on-call plant needs and coordinate resources for emergency downtime scenarios.
• Enforce all Food Safety and Food Quality programs, policies, and practices.

Qualifications/Required Skills

• Education and/or Experience
• Require two years of trade school and/or five years of maintenance experience.
• Skills to properly use and inspect mechanical tools (manual and power).
• Ability to interpret PIDs, PFDs, drawings, schematics, and verbal instructions.
• Maintain forklift and CPR & First Aid certifications.
• Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development every 2 years.

• Skills Matrix: Refer to skills matrix for Maintenance Lead requirements.
• Language Skills: Excellent written and oral communication, document preparation, and editing skills.
• Math Skills: Knowledge of math functions like percentages and decimals, and data charting.
• Reasoning Ability: Self-confident, mature, problem-solver, detail-oriented, organized, team player, adaptable, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Email) and maintenance management software (M3).

Other Details

• Work Environment: Physical activities include heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.), standing on concrete, working with chemicals, various shifts, and using ladders, scaffolds, and forklifts with safety precautions.

Alignment with Core Values of the Company

• Respect & Value Our People
• Stay in Front of Challenge While Reducing Costs
• Delight Our Customers
• Food Quality & Safety

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.