Maintenance Team Lead

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.; Berea (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to guide technicians, respond to downtime, and drive safety, quality and productivity on the manufacturing floor.

You will communicate with maintenance leadership and production engineers, train staff, manage spares, and use the Gemba method to identify countermeasures and track progress. This on-site role requires strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes in required areas.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose a wide variety of machine malfunctions.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to quality and passing on knowledge.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic machine adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Respond to downtime calls and resolve issues to minimize production downtime.
• Lead and develop maintenance technicians; train on standardized work.
• Ensure safety guidelines are followed and PPE used.
• Communicate downtime notes and reports to leadership and engineers.
• Identify spare parts needs and contribute to MRO planning.
• Utilize Gemba boards for problem solving and update training matrix.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Quality awareness

Process knowledge

Job description

Company Name: ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. Job Family: Manufacturing & Operations Job Description:

Summary

Support department operations in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and continuous improvement. The role of the Maintenance Team Leader requires that s/he provides leadership and direction to other technicians to ensure that all downtime calls are responded to and resolved in a timely manner, as well as support operations in attaining their daily goals. Ensure that downtime notes are filled out for their shift and report out at Gemba. Responsible for making sure that appropriate information is passed on to the Maintenance Technicians on other shifts, to Maintenance leadership, and to Production Engineers as needed. Write One Point lessons using the assistance of Maintenance Engineers as needed. Train/teach other technicians in areas where they need improvement or have not been trained before. Help to identify items that need to be added to MRO or purchased as spares. Analyze downtime and assist with coming up with countermeasures to prevent further downtime in the future. Utilize the Gemba White board problem solving and update and evaluate the training matrix.

Essential Functions

Includes the following other duties may be documented and assigned by local management and some duties may not apply dependent upon the requirements of the position at the Astemo USBRP2 site and/or the strengths of the employee and the needs of the company:

1. Ensure all safety guidelines are followed, including but not limited to:
   • Modeling and enforce PPE requirements
   • Ensuring all machines are properly guarded
   • Identifying and closing potential safety risks
   • Reporting/escalating safety risks
   • Utilizing and teaching stop-call-wait to ensure a safe work environment
   • Seeking to improve the safety environment daily
2. Ensure all process guidelines are followed, including but not limited to:
   • Following standardized work and training by using standardized work
   • Properly utilizing measurement tools (i.e.: gauges, calipers, micrometers), as applicable
   • Using the problem-solving process to investigate and countermeasure problems
   • Understanding basics of providing quality parts to customer
3. Support area cost management including is not limited to:
   • Proper scrap management
   • Reducing equipment downtime
   • Supporting department supervisor in managing operation budget
4. Ensure proper 5S of area, including but not limited to:
   • Standard location for all operational tools
   • Establishing and maintaining good workplace organization
   • Managing all end of shift requirements for team members
   • Establishing and maintaining good visual control for the area
5. Ensure team members are developed and well-trained, including but not limited to:
   • Training using standardized work
   • Utilizing training level system and training matrix
   • Developing priorities and managing accordingly

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills & abilities: Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Possess ability to perform duties utilizing current company software applications. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills required. This position performs job duties in an ethical and professional manner. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must have mechanical and electrical aptitude
2. Knowledge of processes in required areas
3. Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose a wide variety of machine malfunctions
4. Must have good judgment, organization, and leadership abilities
5. Must be able to understand and uphold the quality levels for each process in responsibility
6. Mechanical aptitude - the ability to do basic machine adjustments to ensure quality products

Experience

Similar leadership experience preferred, but not necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory responsibilities may be possible at times to perform the job duties as designated by area management.

Working Conditions

Indoor, climate controlled, and clean environment.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Up to 10-12 hours per day
• Lifting - Parts and supplies, up to 40 pounds
• Carrying - Parts and supplies, up to 40 pounds
• Maneuvering - Use mechanical assistance, various levers
• Walking - Traveling to and from production area to maintenance shop
• Reaching - Upward and downward reaching to repair machines
• Handling - Various supplies/parts of different weights, up to 40 pounds
• Seeing - Part replacement on machines and reading HMI
• Overtime - Must be able to work daily and weekly overtime requirements, more than 40 hours per week.

Travel

Less than 5% of domestic travel may be required as needed.

Work Environment

Working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to office and laboratory areas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin. At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Company Culture

At Astemo, innovation drives our passion for excellence. As a global leader in the mobility sector, we are dedicated to shaping the future through advanced technology, sustainable practices and a commitment to empowering our diverse team of talented individuals. We believe that our greatest asset is our people. With a rich legacy of pioneering breakthroughs and forward-thinking mindset, we continuously seek exceptional individuals who share our vision and ambition to redefine the mobility industry. As you explore our website, we invite you to discover exciting career opportunities across various disciplines and regions. Whether you are an experienced professional or new graduate, there is a place for you to thrive and make a meaningful impact within our dynamic global community. Join us in driving innovation, shaping the future and unlocking new possibilities in the mobility industry. Your journey begins here at Astemo.

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