Maintenance Working Foreman

UDA; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UDA's Maintenance Working Foreman role oversees mechanical and electrical repairs across plants, directing a team of technicians and managing schedules, tasks, and projects while participating in safety efforts.

Requires 7+ years in industrial maintenance with leadership experience, expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration systems, and CMMS/EAM proficiency. Day shift, 12-hour hours, and focus on reliability and documentation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years industrial maintenance experience.
• At least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role.
• High School Diploma or Educational Equivalent.
• Experience with mechanical/electrical/plumbing and refrigeration systems.
• Familiar with CMMS or EAM software and forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and direct escalated maintenance issues across plants and facilities.
• Lead a team of maintenance technicians, schedule shifts, mentor, and supervise tasks.
• Oversee preventive, reactive, and predictive maintenance for critical equipment.
• Document repairs and updates in CMMS; report to leadership.
• Ensure safety, maintain food safety and quality standards where applicable.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Refrigeration systems

Team leadership

CMMS/EAM

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS

EAM

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Plant - Tempe, AZ 85282. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $35.00 - $40.00 Hourly. Job Shift: DAY (12hr) - 6:00am-6:00pm.

Job Summary/Objective

The Maintenance Working Foreman role involves strategic planning, management, and execution of escalated maintenance tasks, spanning mechanical and electrical repairs across UDA plants and facilities. This entails overseeing a team of technicians, managing schedules, tasks, and projects, while also actively participating in safety efforts. The role necessitates expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration troubleshooting, as well as industrial pneumatic diagnostics and repairs. The Maintenance Working Foreman must efficiently prioritize tasks, develop effective diagnostic procedures, and ensure meticulous documentation in the CMMS system. Specialized skills in pump mechanics are essential, along with a commitment to upholding food safety and quality standards. This multifaceted role epitomizes technical proficiency, leadership, and operational diligence.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and direct escalated maintenance issues by performing preventive, reactive, and predictive mechanical and electrical repairs for all UDA plants, warehouses, and facilities
• Track, log, and report all escalated maintenance issues to UDA leadership
• Manage team of maintenance technicians including scheduling, shift coverage, assigning tasks, projects, mentoring, and corrective actions
• Plan and direct the maintenance of all plant equipment with minimum cost and high reliability
• Actively participate in plant safety efforts including conducting incident reports, mitigation of project risks, and technician safety
• Regularly provide prompt and detailed technical guidance for a variety of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and refrigeration conditions
• Perform a variety of industrial pneumatic diagnostics and repairs to valves, banks, and fittings
• Perform various electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and repairs including, but not limited to 3-phase motors, contactor relays, blown fuses, overload starters, VFD’s, motors, and PLC’s
• Perform a variety of plumbing repairs to PVC, copper, and stainless-steel fittings
• Manage multiple simultaneous projects and prioritize maintenance requests by level of impact
• Develop effective procedure to diagnose, troubleshoot and validate quality solutions
• Document, log, and report repairs into CMMS system and provide regular updates to maintenance team
• Perform pump mechanical works and maintain and sustain pump programs
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Always maintain food safety and quality standards, resolving and/or reporting compliance issues immediately.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Requirements

None

Minimal

Moderate

High

Qualifications

General Skills & Abilities needed to complete job successfully:

• Expert knowledge and applied understanding of: Industrial electrical, pneumatic, boiler, refrigeration systems, motor, compressors, gearboxes, and pumps
• Detail oriented with the ability to effectively diagnose, troubleshoot, and conduct complex repairs
• Expert knowledge of equipment systems troubleshooting and repair
• Make decisions based on general mechanical and electrical principals with minimal guidance and supervision
• Proficient knowledge of lubrication principles and techniques including bearing types and usage
• Prior experience conducting utility and HVAC/R maintenance and repairs
• Ability to manage equipment orders, shipments, and inventory within department budget
• Ability to comprehend and utilize technical prints, schematics, and diagrams
• Ability to operate equipment including a forklift, and various lifts
• Player-coach leadership mentality with the ability to be hands-on while also managing a team
• Basic typing skills and familiarity with computer programs such as a CMMS or EAM
• Ability to work rotating schedules, weekends, holidays, and be on-call

Experience (required)

• 7+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• At least 1 year of experience in a lead, supervisor, management, or leadership role

Experience (preferred)

• General knowledge of food and beverage industry preferred

Education/Certifications (if n/a is applicable please note “N/A)

• Education (degree/certifications): High School Diploma or Educational Equivalent

Work Environment & Demands

Physical Demands

• Sitting for limited periods of time
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping
• Manual dexterity and repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding
• Ability to climb stairs
• Some lifting, up to 25 pounds

Environment

• Office environment
• Production floor
• Able to work 12-hour shifts
• Other (please specify)

Other Duties

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. This is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees will be expected to perform duties that do not appear on the job description. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

EEO Statement

UDA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.