Maintenance Lead - Night Shift

Kids for the Future; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus $1000

Full benefits package (medical, dental

Vision insurance

Apprentice programs after 1 year

Night shift differential

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Kaukauna, Wisconsin is seeking a skilled Maintenance Lead for our night shift at a pizza manufacturing facility. The position offers a base pay of $37.00-$43.00 per hour, a $1 shift differential, and full benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage.

Apprentice programs are available after 1 year of employment. The role requires leading a maintenance team, driving Total Productive Maintenance, and delivering projects from inception to completion while ensuring

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentoring ability.
• Experience leading maintenance teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Familiar with TPM/PM processes and project management.
• Willingness to work night shift and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate maintenance technicians to keep production lines running.
• Develop and manage maintenance projects from start to finish.
• Calibrate sensors, troubleshoot equipment, and manage repairs.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and organization in the maintenance area.
• Provide guidance and training to junior staff and new hires.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Electrical/mechanical aptitude

Team coordination

Safety awareness

PLC programming

Tools

PLC programming knowledge

Job description

• Base Pay $37.00 - $43.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Hourly (FT)

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled Maintenance Lead on night shift to join our team at a dynamic pizza manufacturing facility!

• $1000 referral bonus!
• $37+ based on experience + $1 shift differential.
• 2-2-3 nights only schedule, 5:00pm to 5:00am.
• Apprentice programs available after 1 year of employment.
• Full-time position, with benefit package (medical, dental and vision insurance).

Requirements

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support Total Process Reliability through Total Productive Maint., General Maint., & Project Management

• Operates under little supervision and performs a variety of highly complex Maintenance projects.
• Work as a team with the other Maintenance Technicians and Production Supervisors, and assists in all functions of the maintenance area as needed.
• Lead and coordinate work of other Maintenance Technicians to keep facility running efficiently and safely.
• Serve as a resource for complex technical questions and provide guidance, training, and mentorship to less experienced Maintenance Technicians.
• Provide feedback to manager for performance reviews or areas of concern.
• Responsible for project leadership and direction of implementation of Maintenance projects and work orders.
• Develop and manage projects as assigned from inception through completion.
• Requesting items necessary for implementation of assigned projects.
• Perform general sanitation of the maintenance department by organizing supplies, tools, etc. and keeping area neat, clean, and safe.
• Lay out, assemble, install, dismantle, maintain and repair intake and processing equipment, distribution, supporting equipment, and all other processing equipment to update or replace existing equipment, update technology, prepare for repair or replacement, PMs, and to keep it running efficiently.
• Record daily times on equipment, parts dispensed, and work orders to determine replacement parts and estimated costs of repairs using the maintenance software.
• Execute and evaluate current job plans and provide feedback to maintenance manager or supervisor.
• Field scope and develop future job plans.
• Maintain and repair intake, processing equipment, distribution equipment, and supporting equipment, and all other processing equipment to keep equipment running efficiently.
• Operate special maintenance equipment such as welders, grinder, jigs, etc.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus such as transformers, wires, etc. to set up or repair equipment.
• Read and understand electrical prints or flowcharts to verify correct set up and usage.
• Request all replacement parts or equipment needed to keep production running efficiently.
• Install and repair pipe systems, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment to keep facility and equipment running efficiently and safely.
• Build, fabricate and weld special mechanical parts and devices to keep equipment running properly and efficiently.
• Calibrate pressure and temperature sensors and related equipment to keep accurate readings.
• Program AC drives, chart recorders, pressure sensors, and flow meters for control of motor at specific rates.
• Perform maintenance and tests on utility equipment and update required logs.
• Perform PSM daily rounds. Confer and work with outside vendors for facility or equipment repair.
• Lead and mentor the operation of utilities, separator maintenance and other critical equipment areas.
• Serve as backup and/or aid with wastewater treatment responsibilities as needed.

Preventative Maintenance

• Repair and maintain electrical equipment to keep facility and equipment running efficiently and safely.
• Write and monitor guide on equipment using Microsoft programs such as SOPs, PM schedule, and training procedures to keep equipment running properly and efficiently.
• Repair and maintain physical structure to keep facility and equipment running efficiently and safely.

Trouble Shooting & Problem Solving

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair intake, processing equipment, distribution equipment, supporting equipment, and all other processing equipment to reduce defects and keep equipment running efficiently.
• Analyze source of problems to determine root causes of problems and diagnose repeat breakdowns or malfunctions.
• Confer with plant and quality management, and Associates to help diagnose problems with production or quality.
• Troubleshoot and PLC programs and hardware to keep equipment running efficiently.
• Monitor all areas of operations and make suggestions to reduce costs.

Special Projects, Continuous Improvement and All Other Duties Assigned

• Provides support on facility and process systems to include training, mentoring, and consultation.
• Understand and follow procedures for DNR/WDA/USDA/FDA/IMS/OSHA.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand written or spoken English instructions
• Ability to speak and write in English
• Ability to work with pork, dairy, soy, wheat, egg, shellfish, nut products, and fish
• Ability to work individually and as a member of a team
• Demonstration of phenomenal technical skills.