Sr. Maintenance Technician - Lead

Lincoln Electric; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the welding industry seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure the efficient operation of production equipment in Gainesville. The role requires strong troubleshooting skills, knowledge of various systems, and a commitment to safety. The successful candidate will perform preventive and breakdown maintenance and lead a team of technicians to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance, including troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical prints.
• Computer literacy and experience with PLCs and production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain all production and facility equipment.
• Perform weekly maintenance schedules and timely repairs.
• Coordinate and lead the duties of other Maintenance Technicians.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Welding

Fabricating

Pipe Fitting

Lean Tools

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Technical Studies

Job description

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Gainesville
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Maintenance
Pay Range: ($62,263.00- $93,395.00)
Target Bonus: %
Req ID:26724

Job Responsibilities

Summary of Position

Maintenance Technicians will repair/maintain all production/facility equipment and perform project work. This position requires a high regard for safety at all times in performing any tasks associated with working for Harris Products Group. Performs as Lead Person for Maintenance.

Key Deliverables

Works safely and supports safety within their team across the organization. Completes weekly maintenance schedule and makes safe, quality & timely repairs to ensure weekly production schedule is completed. Supports lean initiatives to facilitate team goals/metrics. Participates in team meetings and works on cost savings projects.

Key Accountability Metrics

Safety metrics, Production schedule completion percentage, Work order completion percentage, PMs completion percentage, Breakdown man hour utilization percentage, Production OEE, EBITB.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:Include the following and other duties maybe assigned.

Works safely and supports safety within their team and across the organization

Scheduled Maintenance – 50%

• Completes weekly maintenance schedule
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment
• Schedule repairs of equipment
• Performs fabrication, pipe fitting, welding, brazing & soldering
• Operates material handling equipment, scissor lift and manipulating man lift when needed
• Works on team projects, Six Sigma projects and provides support for other team meetings and projects.
• Correctly fills our work orders and time sheets

Breakdown Maintenance – 10%

• Observes operation of equipment, troubleshoots abnormalities, dismantles equipment to gain access, determines faulty parts, requisitions parts, reassembles equipment, tests and runs out, makes sure equipment is in good, safe working operation and returns it to production.
• Assist in maintaining repair parts inventory & supplies
• Communicates pertinent information to supervisor.
• Trains personnel from other departments to recognize problems and issues with equipment.

Safety Training, Team Meetings & Lean concepts – 5%

• Participates in safety training and demonstrates a high regard for safety at all times
• Attends team meetings
• Utilizes lean tools: 5s, visual factory concepts in maintaining order and cleanliness

Performs Lead Responsibilities – 35%

• Coordinates the duties of other Maintenance Technicians.
• Responsibilities for securing the facility.
• Schedules weekend maintenance support.
• Supports and enforces all Company policies and procedures.
• Performs all responsibilities in a consistent, reliable and professional manner.
• Sets a positive example for all employees and encourages teamwork.
• Provides an environment which fosters good morale among fellow employees.
• Establishes and maintains sound communications with team, other employees and management.
• Assists and supports coworkers in resolving work related issues.
• Makes on the spot corrections of any unsafe acts.
• Knows, understands and effectively utilizes the various tools of Lean Manufacturing to support and lead the continuous improvement efforts.

Job Requirements

Required -

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent trouble shooting skills in PLCs, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for production machinery and support equipment.
• Able to read and understand electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints
• Understand ladder logic for relays and PLCs
• Must be computer literate
• Experienced in welding, fabricating and pipe fitting.
• Operate material handling equipment, scissor lift and manipulating man lift

Preferred-

• Associates Degree in Technical Studies
• Experience with Lean tools
• Familiar with Allen Bradley PLCs, SLC, Micro Logix and Control Logix
• Familiar with Logix 500, Logix 5000 and RSLinx
• Familiar with operation of HMIs (touch screens)
• Be able to install and set up AC & DC drives
• Familiar with NEC as applies to Industrial applications
• Familiar with Fanuc Robotics Programming/Troubleshooting and Repair
• Familiar with Mazak CNC and Fanuc Controls Troubleshooting and Repair

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.