MAINTENANCE LEAD CARROLLTON PLANT

Trident Seafoods Corporation; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Trident Seafoods Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Lead to manage activities of vendors and maintenance mechanics at their plant in Carrollton, Georgia. This role includes overseeing the maintenance of machinery, tools, and equipment, while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage with various technical systems. Trident offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Maintenance Mechanic experience.
• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• PLC troubleshooting and VFD programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities of vendors and maintenance mechanics.
• Manage maintenance work requests from the production floor.
• Ensure compliance with safety and good manufacturing practices.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Experience with CMMS

Ability to operate hand tools

Education

One year certificate from a college or technical school

Tools

Welding machines

CMMS program

Microsoft applications

Job description

Trident Seafoods has pioneered responsible fishing in the pristine waters of Alaska for more than 50 years. We never compromise when it comes to fulfilling our Mission of responsibly sharing wild Alaska seafood with the world. At Trident, we have a history of innovation and a commitment to doing business in ways that are good for the planet and good for people.

Manufacturing, Operations and Production

Trident Seafoods is North America's largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with global operations in 6 countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington (USA), Trident employs approximately 7,700 people worldwide each year and partners with over 2,700 independent fishermen and crewmembers in Alaska. Trident catches and processes virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also encompasses cultured and wild species sourced from an international network of trusted suppliers.

Summary

The Maintenance Lead directs and coordinates activities of vendors and Maintenance Mechanics engaged in repair, maintenance, installation of machines, tools, and equipment. In addition, the Maintenance Lead also assists with the maintenance of the buildings, grounds and utility systems of the plant. The Maintenance Lead will report up to the Shift Maintenance Supervisor and assist in the strategic needs of the department.

Essential Functions

• Manages maintenance work requests from production floor by determining priority and assigning work orders to technicians.
• Verifies completion of assigned work orders by technicians.
• Enforces departmental use of Lock Out Tag Out as defined by the company policy.
• Ensures team members comply with all safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Communicates to Production and Quality Assurance departments equipment breakdowns and estimated times for repair completion.
• Works with management, vendor, engineering and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance issues and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
• Audits work of team members to ensure that standards are being met.
• Conducts daily meetings at the end of each shift to update incoming maintenance personnel on status of breakdowns, repairs and troubleshooting completed during previous shift.
• Maintains shop cleanliness, including the office and outside staging area.
• Disassembles equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts regularly to remove defective parts.
• Lubricates and cleans parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Tests and adjusts equipment to meet performance specifications.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, saws, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Communicates to Supervisor parts needs.
• Represents the Maintenance department as needed for cross functional meetings.
• Ensures shift is meeting department KPIs and CMMS compliance.
• Follows up on Downtime items and aids in root cause analysis.
• Acquires knowledge of Trident’s Environmental and Safety Policies by completing required training programs and performing designated work activities in accordance with training and procedures/work instructions.
• Notifies designated personnel of any environmental or safety incidents or risks not previously documented, in accordance with Environmental Awareness and/or safety trainings.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Verify PMs are Completed accurately.

Preferred Education & Experiences

• Previous experience in a food processing environment.
• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• VFD programming experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong communication skills and ability to problem solve and troubleshoot diverse breakdowns.
• Demonstrated knowledge in various software programs such as Microsoft applications and experience with a CMMS program.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand tools to include welding machines, cutting torches and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Production Environment

Work Ability Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to climb or balance.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

Work Authorizations

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

A minimum of 3 years of Maintenance Mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment.

One year certificate from a college or technical school or equivalent experience.

Ability to operate a variety of hand tools including welding machines, cutting torches, pipe/tube cutters, power drills/saws, calipers.

Prior work with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Experience with interpreting a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Trident Seafoods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Employment with Trident Seafoods is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, with or without immigration sponsorship by the company.