Maintenance Lead $40.25/hr. + $1.00 Shift Differential for Off-shift Hours

Atkore International; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Lead to join their dynamic team in Hobart. This role is pivotal in leading the maintenance team, ensuring that all machinery and equipment operate efficiently while adhering to safety and quality standards. You will be responsible for developing preventive maintenance programs, addressing technical issues, and fostering a collaborative work environment. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on continuous improvement, this position offers a chance to contribute to a company recognized for its strong workplace culture and industry leadership. If you are passionate about maintenance and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of maintenance experience required.
• High School diploma or GED is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team and establish priorities for tasks.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs.
• Respond to emergency situations and ensure safety.

Skills

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Ability to Read Schematics

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fork Trucks

Mobile Equipment

Job description

Maintenance Lead

Who we are looking for:

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. Responsibility to 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:

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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 suggest 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.
• Will be effectively leading assigned maintenance crew.
• Embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

Who we are:

Atkore is a recipient of a Great Place to Work certification and a Top Workplaces USA award! We’re committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.

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