Maintenance Technician Lead 2nd Shift

Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 41,328 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Tool Reimbursement

Company provided uniforms

Employer contributed health plan

Employer paid life insurance

Voluntary dental, life, disability, and vision insurance

Onsite fitness center

Vacation and holiday pay

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Educational assistance program

Job summary

Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc. is seeking a full-time Second Shift Maintenance Technician Lead in Friesland, WI. This position involves performing maintenance on large production machinery, guiding and training shift techs, and maintaining operational efficiency. Candidates should possess an Associate Degree or relevant experience in electrical wiring, carpentry, plumbing, or welding. Benefits include health plan, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match. The salary ranges from $30.00 to $36.00 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or two to four years of maintenance experience in Electrical wiring, Carpentry, Plumbing, or Welding.
• Lead position experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Assist with planning and preparation of training for maintenance associates.
• Guide and train shift techs on efficient fixes.
• Utilize CMMS for work performed and inventory used.

Skills

Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills

Good communication, supervisory, and leadership skills

Organized with attention to detail

Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting

Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment

Education

Associate Degree or 2-4 years of maintenance experience

Job description

Description

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., a grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes & onions located in Friesland, WI is looking for a full-time Second (2nd) Shift Maintenance Technician Lead! As a Second (2nd) Shift Maintenance Technician Lead, you will perform the maintenance of large production machinery while maintaining records of repairs, and guide and train shift techs on efficient and correct fixes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines
• Assists with the planning and preparation of training for maintenance associates
• Work with Maintenance Manager and Supervisor to plan work priorities, obtain necessary supplies, and assess skills needed to complete tasks
• Prioritize tasks as they come up throughout the shift
• Thoroughly cleans machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts
• Requests replacement parts to order and install replacement parts for machines
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently
• Helps guide and train shift techs on efficient and correct fixes
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies
• Coordinates with managers and supervisors to schedule regular maintenance on machines
• Collaborates with Production Manager or Maintenance Manager regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with production team regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required
• Utilizes CMMS for work performed and inventory used for tracking machine repairs and inventory
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Why the Maintenance Technician position is important to Alsum Farms and Produce: Poorly maintained resources can completely stop production & operations. We need people like you to help maintain the facilities so we can provide field to fork potatoes to the dinner tables of Americans.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Job Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:30pm-11:00pm

Work Location: Friesland, WI

Salary: $30.00-$36.00 per hour depending on experience

Supplemental Pay

• Monthly Tool Reimbursement
• Company provided uniforms

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Associate Degree or two to four years of maintenance experience in the following: Electrical wiring 3 phase 480v, Carpentry, Plumbing, heating, and ventilation, or Welding and Fabrication (proficient in Mig and Arc)
• Experience in a lead position preferred

Required Skills and Abilities

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills
• Willingness to lead and set an example
• Good communication, supervisory, and leadership skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Knowledge of electrical trouble shootingAbility to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
• Valid state motor vehicle license with acceptable motor vehicle record

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Prolonged periods standing and walking
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
• Must be able to visually inspect machines
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Must wear safety glasses and hearing protection in designated areas
• Exposure to airborne particles or fumes
• Perform repairs at heights greater than 20 feet
• Ability to withstand cold and warm working conditions

Alsum Benefits

• Employer contributed health plan
• Employer paid life insurance
• Voluntary dental, life, disability, and vision insurance
• Onsite fitness center
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts
• Educational assistance program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace