Maintenance Technician Lead - 12-Hour Shift, Plant Ops

Daily Harvest; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match and comprehensive health/

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead in the United States to direct the hourly maintenance crew across processing, filling, packaging, automation and utilities. You will partner with production managers to keep operations efficient and compliant with food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include directing maintenance work, troubleshooting, PM program oversight, and coordinating with supervisors to ensure coverage, training and performance development.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma, GED
• Two-year Technical Trade school certification, military applicable certifications, vocational training, Journeyman License preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in a food production/manufacturing environment operating, repairing and/or troubleshooting issues on filling, packaging and other processing equipment. Previous dairy, food and beverage industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of safety & lock out tag out programs
• Experience with basic hand & power tools
• Knowledge of preventative/predictive maintenance procedures
• Mechanical competence and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in teams
• Excellent written, verbal and listening skills
• Weekend work or overtime may be required
• Climb ladders, work at heights, work overhead, work in confined spaces and work in very hot and very cool environments
• Lift, push or pull up to 60 pounds

Responsibilities

• Direct the completion of work regarding processing systems, filling and packaging equipment, automation activities and utilities systems
• Provide guidance to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges
• Work with Maintenance staff on various repairs as needed
• Manage the preventive maintenance program for the shift ensuring assignments are properly completed
• Use CMMS to track and complete work orders
• Assign Technicians to jobs to meet maintenance demands and minimize downtime
• Work with Supervisor to identify and attend courses to improve personal management skills
• Support weekly schedule to ensure adequate coverage for the required work and operations
• Build an empowered work environment
• Provide input to management for performance reviews and knowledge development
• Encourage team members, including communicating team goals, training and identifying areas for new training or skill checks
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative leadership style to create an engaged, motivated and hard-working team
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft office applications and EAM systems
• Follow safety procedures and Good Manufacturing practices and champion adherence

Skills

Lockout/Tagout

Hand & Power Tools

Preventive Maintenance

Mechanical Aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical Trade School Certificate

Journeyman License preferred

Military Certifications

Tools

CMMS/EAM systems

MS Office

Job description

Chobani is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead in the United States to direct the hourly maintenance crew across processing, filling, packaging, automation and utilities. You will partner with production managers to keep operations efficient and compliant with food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include directing maintenance work, troubleshooting, PM program oversight, and coordinating with supervisors to ensure coverage, training and performance development.