Night Shift Maintenance Team Lead

Bongards; Humboldt (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Profit sharing

Job summary

Bongards Creameries in Humboldt, TN is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead to direct and assist maintenance personnel in troubleshooting, installing and repairing cheese-making machinery and related systems at our Humboldt facility. The role requires leading a night shift and coordinating with the maintenance manager on preventative tasks.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous maintenance lead experience in a production/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent math and reading skills.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Electrical experience with DC, AC (up to 480V 3 phase) preferred.
• Knowledge of Schematics, PLCs, Ladder Logic, Robotics preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must adhere to Safety, OSHA, GMP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting, installing and repairing cheese-making machines.
• Train, coach and mentor maintenance team members.
• Inspect and test equipment to diagnose problems.
• Follow GMP and HACCP guidelines.
• Become certified on Powered Industrial Trucks.
• Disassemble defective equipment to identify root causes.
• Install new or refurbished parts and coordinate subcontractors.
• Record repairs and inventory parts used.
• Ensure equipment and facility meet schematics and specs.

Job description

Bongards’ Creameries is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead based out of our Humboldt facility. The maintenance team lead is responsible for directing and assisting maintenance personnel with troubleshooting, installing and repairing cheese making machines, all associated processes as well as maintaining the facility as a whole.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist maintenance manager with delegation of preventative maintenance tasks
• Provide assistance and guidance (Train, Coach and Mentor) maintenance team members
• Inspect and test equipment to diagnose problem(s)
• Become trained and knowledgeable on all GMP and HACCP guidelines
• Become trained and certified on Powered Industrial Trucks
• Learn Squid Ink, Keyence, ROSS and other associated on site systems
• Inspect and test equipment to diagnose problem(s)
• Perform preventative maintenance on all assigned facility related equipment according to schedule
• Disassemble defective equipment to find root cause
• Install new or refurbished part(s) and coordinate subcontractor activities
• Repair or replace components for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, refrigeration equipment
• Record repairs done and inventory parts used
• Inspect and test system to verify system compliance with schematics and specifications
• Work in a safe and efficient manner
• Must report all Food Safety and quality concerns to immediate supervisor or designated replacement
• Must be comfortable to work indoor/outdoor, cold/warm environments, crawl spaces and elevated areas
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous maintenance lead experience in a production/manufacturing environment preferred
• Excellent Math and Reading skills
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Electrical experience with DC, AC (up to 480V 3 phase) preferred
• Strong knowledge of Schematics, PLCs, Ladder Logic, Robotics preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Must adhere to and follow all Safety, OSHA, GMP, other guidelines and regulations
• Must maintain highest quality standards for plant and equipment cleanliness
• Must report all food safety problems to immediate supervisor or designated replacement
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
• Ability to spend long periods of time standing

Schedule:

• Night Shift 6:00pm to 6:00am Monday – Friday, occasional Saturday, Sunday
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability, life and voluntary insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit Sharing
• Internal Career Opportunities

Bongards Creameries is a member owned COOP that has been operating since 1908. We take pride in our agricultural roots and our mission to provide a sustainable market for our patron’s milk. Our vision is to be the best dairy organization and to be an employer of choice in the region. People come to Bongards for a variety of reasons, but they stay because they are valued, listened to and rewarded for their efforts.

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