Maintenance Lead - Jackson, TN

SMS

Jackson (TN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Maintenance Lead to manage Preventative Maintenance scheduling and maintenance planning at the Gerdau Steel Mill in Jackson, TN. The role requires a minimum of five years of heavy mobile maintenance experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team. You will be responsible for maintaining diesel, hydraulic, and electric mobile equipment, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and documenting work accurately. Competitive salary and full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

Five years of heavy mobile maintenance experience required.
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

Manage Preventative Maintenance (PM) scheduling and maintenance planning.
Diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment.
Enter operating hours logged from machines into JDE software.

Skills

Diagnostic and repair skills with diesel and hydraulic heavy mobile equipment

Ability to read and understand equipment service manuals

Computer & software skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to organize and multi-task

Ability to weld, Stick and Mig

Tools

JDE software

Job description

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SMS Mill Services, LLC, provides highly efficient and cost-effective scrap management, slag handling, and other support services for steel producing mills. This position will be stationed at SMS on Gerdau Steel Mill.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, SMS Mill Services is looking for an experienced Maintenance Lead to manage Preventative Maintenance (PM) scheduling and maintenance planning. As well as be the lead maintenance on all diesel, hydraulic and electric mobile equipment, including but not limited to haul trucks, loaders, material handlers, support equipment and shredders.

Responsibilities

PM scheduling and maintenance planning
Diagnose, Repair and Maintain Heavy Equipment.
Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner
Enter operating hours logged from machines into JDE software
Create work orders
Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems
Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components
Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery
Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users
Develop and implement a preventative maintenance system if needed
Keep logs of work and report on issues
Monitor equipment for appropriate usage, test equipment and systems for performance
Ensure adherence to Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality Assurance policies

Qualifications

Five (5) years of heavy mobile maintenance experience required
Strong diagnostic and repair skills with diesel and hydraulic heavy mobile equipment
Ability to read and understand equipment service manuals - required
Commitment to working safely and to standards required
Ability to provide own basic tools
Computer & software skills required
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, team orientated, work with minimum supervision and lead by example
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to organize and multi-task.
Ability to weld, Stick and Mig a plus

Safety

Adhere to all local, state, OSHA, environmental and site-specific regulations
Perform and document daily safety checks, follow all safety rules, wear PPE, provide a safe environment for all employees and visitors.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8-hour day shift
Working overtime if needed
Willing to respond to emergency equipment failures at night, if necessary

SMS Mill Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMS Mill Services, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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