Maintenance Lead (Days)

Enersys; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in stored energy solutions is looking for a Maintenance Lead to enhance the efficiency of the maintenance team. This role involves supervising technicians, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a commitment to safety. Join a dynamic team at EnerSys and contribute to innovative energy solutions.

Benefits

Equal employment opportunities and anti-discrimination policies.

Continuous training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a maintenance environment overseeing a team.
• Five years as a Maintenance Technician with proficiency in standard maintenance tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics; ability to perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring Maintenance Technicians while ensuring safety standards.
• Ensuring compliance with maintenance activities and promoting a culture of safety.
• Overseeing maintenance program schedules and optimizing productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Technical Expertise

Safety Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Education

2-year technical degree or certification

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Factory Talk Panel View Software

Fanuc Robot Controllers

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EnerSysis an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability. We are driven by a passion to provide people everywhere with accessible power to help them work and live better. Our people are our strength, an endless resource for innovation, insight and enthusiasm.

This position will report to our EnerSys Energy Systems business, which servesthe telecom, cable broadband, industrial, renewable, and data center markets. Our portfolio combines our stored energy expertise with power systems, enclosures, and renewable energy products to deliver world-class solutions for diverse applications such as 5G, broadband, Internet of Things (IoT), data center, and solar power. Our cutting-edge technology includes Lithium batteries, Fault Managed Power Systems, and Extended Run Time battery backup systems that improve the reliability and resiliency of broadband networks.

EnerSys has over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA , USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. Some of our brands include PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis batteries; Cordex power; and Outback Power renewable energy products. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Lead plays a pivotal role in driving the efficiency and effectiveness of the maintenance team. This position involves overseeing the work of Maintenance Technicians, giving direction to ensure the achievement of production targets, equipment availability, efficient operations, and meeting PM and TPM goals while maintaining 5S throughout the facility. The Maintenance Lead is responsible for fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement while leading by example.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership and Mentorship: Leading, guiding, and mentoring Maintenance Technicians in their daily tasks, ensuring adherence to safety standards and operational procedures. Actively participating in training processes.
• Safety and Compliance Oversight: Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with safety, environmental, and health regulations. Promoting a culture of safety and ensuring the team adheres to all safety protocols.
• Communication and Coordination: Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and concise information exchange between maintenance team members, cross-functional teams, and management. Fosters open communication, encourages feedback, and promotes a culture of transparency and collaboration within the organization.
• Technical Expertise and Support: Providing advanced technical support and guidance. Keep abreast of advancements in maintenance practices, policies, and technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve operations.
• Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement: Leading troubleshooting efforts for complex maintenance issues. Encouraging and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes and reduce costs.
• Strategic Planning and Scheduling: Overseeing the Total Production Maintenance program and ensuring it is adhered to and properly maintained. Efficiently manages resources and schedules to optimize team productivity and equipment uptime.
• Decision-Making and Accountability: Exhibits strong decision-making skills with the ability to make informed and timely decisions, even under pressure. Takes ownership of decisions and their outcomes, demonstrating accountability for actions and their impact on team performance and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Advanced education preferred, such as but not limited to, a 2-year technical degree or certification.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within a maintenance environment overseeing a team.
• Proficient in Allen Bradley, programmable logic control (PLC), factory talk panel view software, and Fanuc robot controllers and servos preferred.
• Displayed ability to perform standard maintenance tasks typically obtained through no less than five (5) years of experience as a Maintenance Technician:
• proficient use of a voltmeter,
• use of a meg-ohmmeter to check for shorted motors or bad electrical wiring/heaters,
• understanding of Chillers, cooling Towers, Bag Houses and Air Handler Operations,
• proficient use of cutting torch, stick, tig, and mig welder,
• understand, support and work within a Preventative Maintenance system – particularly scheduling, work order, and documentation systems,
• ability to read electrical schematics,
• working knowledge of PLC inputs and outputs,
• can identify faulty pneumatic valves and cylinders using schematics,
• Working within a fast-paced, system-controlled, and process-driven work environment is preferred.
• Displayed ability to do basic math – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculating percentages.
• Displayed ability to read and write, understand and interpret instructions and manuals, drawings, and schematics, as well as standard operating procedures.
• Possess or able to obtain a forklift operator license.
• Ability to be qualified for safe and compliant use and maintenance of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). To include a fit-tested respirator, PAPR, steel-toed shoes, safety eye wear and hearing protection.

General Job Requirements

• Must be able to frequently bend; twist; reach; stoop; kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds/23 kilos on a daily continuous basis. Anything heavier will be done with the assistance of a mechanical device or with the assistance of another employee.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Employees are responsible for wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment in the proper manner at all times.
• Exposure to; electromagnetic fields of varying intensity and or frequency
• Must be able and willing to wear a respirator.
• Must be able and willing to work overtime.
• Must be able and willing to work varying schedules which may include nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Risk of electrical shock.
• This position is exposed to harmful materials such as lead/fiberglass products. Periodic blood tests are required to measure the level of lead. Precautions are taken by the company/employee to reduce the risk of exposure and help ensure everyones safety.
• This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions.

EnerSys 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.