Maintenance Team Lead (62858)

Merco & Frymaster; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plan

PTO

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Frymaster in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Maintenance Tech Lead to guide the maintenance team under the Maintenance Manager. You will report to the Maintenance Manager and be based in Shreveport, LA, responsible for leading maintenance across multiple locations and ensuring safety and reliability of plant facilities.

The role requires 5–8 years of relevant experience, HVAC certification, and electrical training. Overtime and shift flexibility are expected as part of a factory setting.

Qualifications

• HVAC certified and/or HVAC trade credentials.
• Electrical training and familiarity with electrical safety standards (OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance team under the Maintenance Manager.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance and TPM programs for all facilities.
• Ensure life safety, compliance with OSHA regulations, and proper PPE usage.
• Coordinate with plant operations to minimize downtime and maximize equipment uptime.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems maintenance tasks.

Skills

HVAC Certified

Electrical Trained

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are Frymaster! We design, manufacture and supply best-in-class commercial fryers for the global foodservice market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team. Bring your passion for excellence to our table. As Maintenance Tech Lead, you will be responsible for leading the maintenance team under the command of the Maintenance Manager. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, this position is based in Shreveport, LA*. This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work and reside in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, NewMexico, NewYork, NorthCarolina, NorthDakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, RhodeIsland, SouthCarolina, SouthDakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, WestVirginia, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Due to payroll, tax, and employment law requirements, applicants must be located in one of these states at the time of hire.

Duties & Responsibilities

People

• Have excellent attendance, safety, and work record
• Multitask between all Three Locations
• Have excellent attendance (17.75 or less points), safety, and work record. Cannot have any written corrective action within the last 90 days at time of application.

Safety

• Ensure all life safety requirements are 100% for facilities
• Create and implement Lockout Tag out procedures
• Ensure all Facilities are Clean and Sanitized
• Ensure all Osha Regulations are followed
• Wear all the required personal protective equipment
• Report issues to responsible parties

Quality

• Conduct periodic inspections to determine maintenance work required
• Maintain all the equipment necessary to perform the work

Delivery

• Develop, implement and continuously improve the machine Preventative Maintenance plan
• Develop, implement and continuously improve a comprehensive TPM program that engages the entire factory population
• Responsible for plant security and fire protection and facilities operation excellence; manages the security, fire and on call teams
• Develops and implements a Preventative Maintenance & TPM program that will improve equipment Maintain HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical systems Landscaping 8700 and 5489

Qualifications Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (If applicable: add college level degrees here)
• 5-8 years relevant experience

Skills & Abilities

• HVAC Certified
• Electrical Trained

Working Conditions

• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to work mandatory overtime, flexible hours, and/or overtime on short notice
• Factory Setting - climate-controlled warehouse

Our Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Holiday Pay opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Basic Life Insurance
• Leave Program
• Employee Events and more...

* Frymaster, a Welbilt brand, creates award-winning, innovative, commercial fryers that are taking frying technology to a new level. We've taken the guesswork out of oil management for crews and operators. Our fryers walk crews through step-by-step processes to filter the oil simply and safely to extend oil life and increase profitability. Everybody wins with Frymaster fryers.

The Frymaster facility in Shreveport, LA is a division of Ali Group.

For more information about Frymaster, visit www.frymaster.com

To explore more Career opportunities at Welbilt, visit www.welbilt.us/Careers.com Welbilt, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, medical condition, or any other status protected by law. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers, and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, and business need.