Maintenance Technician / Shift Lead (2nd Shift)

Ultralife Corporation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Health savings account with employer"s

Paid time off

PTO carryover allowed

Job summary

Ultralife Corporation seeks a capable Lead/Maintenance Technician to support production on the second shift. You will supervise production personnel, ensure safety, and maintain automated equipment including Allen-Bradley hardware and RSLogix-controlled systems.

Responsibilities span setup, preventive maintenance, and participation in process improvements across cross-functional teams to meet production goals and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associates of Science, Engineering Discipline or 5 years demonstrated ability in the field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of direct supervision of personnel is preferred.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley hardware, Rockwell RSLogix software, Scara robots preferred.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints and have a solid understanding of basic electrical mechanical control systems to effectively learn and run automated systems.
• Strong math, computer and electronics skills; ability to work with hand tools and various instruments.
• Knowledge of staff timekeeping systems (ADP preferred).
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Electrical, electromechanical or battery experience will weigh favorably.
• High level of initiative and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Lead production staff to achieve goals in line with approved operational plans and collaborate with HR for staffing needs.
• Promote lean initiatives to increase throughput and improve processes.
• Train staff in manufacturing processes and SOPs; conduct periodic evaluations with managers.
• Ensure safety and policy compliance; manage overtime on Friday/Saturday shifts as needed.
• Collaborate with other shifts and departments (Materials, Engineering, Quality Assurance) to resolve issues.
• Set up, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and ultrasonic equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and manage the PPM database; support new production processes and equipment startups.
• Create/update drawings, fixturing, instructions, test procedures, and QA requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Robotics

Blueprint reading

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

Safety compliance

Communication

Training supervision

Education

Associates of Science, Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley hardware

RSLogix software

Scara robots

Panasonic automation

Telemecanique

Job description

Job Description

Looking for your next great opportunity? Join our team!

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits to include medical, dental, matching 401(k) with company match, disability insurance, health savings account with employer contribution, and paid time off. Benefits begin day one of employment.

3 weeks of Paid Time Off, with carryover allowed.

This is a Second Shift role, working 4-10's (Mon-Thur 4:30pm-3:00am)

Job Summary

*This role supports production in a combined capacity as both Shift Lead and Maintenance Technician of related manufacturing operations. This role includes the supervision of assigned production personnel and achievement of planned production goals in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. This position also includes responsibility for production processes, including computer-controlled systems and robotic devices (e.g. Allen Bradley hardware, RSLogix 500/5000 software, robots.) The individual filling this role will install, setup, maintain, troubleshoot and repair machinery and equipment in support of the Company’s quality and production standards.

Essential Functions*:

Lead Functions

• Achieve production goals in accordance with approved operational plans. In collaboration with the production team, assign work to assembly and test staff. Ensure work is executed to meet manufacturing operational variance targets.
• Submit and review written input to support better design efforts and facilitate increased production throughput. Promote lean initiatives related to products and processes.
• In collaboration with Manager and Human Resources, participate in screening, interviewing and selection of production staff.
• Ensuring production staff member compliance with regards to attendance, disciplinary counseling/action, safety, ethics and company policies and procedures. Collaborate with Manager and Human Resources in preparing and conducting periodic staff evaluations.
• Train production staff members in manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with other shifts and support departments, including Materials, Engineering and Quality Assurance to highlight and resolve issues impacting results.
• Comply with and make recommendations to the Quality Management System.

Maintenance Technician Functions

• Setup, maintain, troubleshoot and repair, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and ultrasonic equipment.
• Perform routine diagnostic checks and monitoring of automated systems. Troubleshoot and repair automated systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensors, feedback systems or pneumatics.
• Directly support development and installation of new production processes. Provide control system assistance during new or modified equipment startup.
• Perform tasks such as preventive maintenance, line changeovers and equipment repairs in a timely manner to avoid disruption to the production schedule.
• Manage and sustain the preventive maintenance activities using the Periodic Preventive Maintenance (PPM) database.
• Create and update product drawings, fixturing, work instructions, test procedures and quality assurance requirements.
• Validate or re-validate process and fixture capability.
• Participate in overall improvement activities leading to improved safety, enhanced efficiencies, better quality, and lower costs based on input obtained from cross functional sources including engineering, production and maintenance.

General Functions

• Adhere to all safety and policy regulations.
• Other assignments as deemed appropriate by the Production Manager or Plant Manager.
• Supervision of overtime on Friday/Saturday shift as needed.

Education / Training / Skills / Experience

• Associates of Science, Engineering Discipline or 5 years demonstrated ability in the field of work.
• Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of direct supervision of personnel is preferred.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley hardware, Rockwell RSLogix software, Scara robots preferred. Previous work with Panasonic and Telemecanique will also be beneficial.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints and have a solid understanding of basic electrical mechanical control systems to effectively learn and run automated systems.
• Strong math, computer and electronics skills; ability to work with hand tools and various instruments.
• Ability to identify and incorporate process and product improvements as well as adapt processes as needed for local manufacturing capability.
• Ability to define staff performance standards, review outcome of performance goals and set future targets for production staff
• Knowledge of staff timekeeping systems (ADP preferred)
• Basic skills in conflict management techniques
• Basic ability to perform new hire interviews and skill assessments
• Ability to work independently and interact with all organizational levels in a proactive, diligent and organized manner, with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of SPC and basic statistics, FMEA knowledge preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Electrical, electromechanical or battery experience will weigh favorably.
• High level of initiative and strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp, handle, feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; speak and hear.

The employee must be able to speak, read and write fluently, in English. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position described above and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Ultralife Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 315- 332-7100.

4:30pm-3:00am, Monday-Thursday