Maintenance Lead I- Shift TBD at Hearthside Food Solutions LLC in Boise, Idaho

Job Description:

Shift TBD, starting pay up to $35.10/hour

Job Summary:

Responsible for equipment reliability, including, but not limited to: performing PM's, work orders and other emergency repairs as directed by the Maintenance Manager. This position exists to ensure the production equipment is properly maintained in order to produce and package all products. Additionally, this position will act as a liaison between the Production Supervisors and Maintenance Technicians with the coordination of line setups and repairs. Will regularly participate in inspecting equipment, structures or material; work on all requests for the various types of maintenance work assigned.

Job Duties:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinates with other supervisors, managers and employees at all levels to ensure commonality of purpose and direction
• Troubleshoot and perform mechanical repairs on processing and packaging equipment
• Planning and scheduling of mechanical and electrical PM's, placing emphasis on organizing toxic area PM's to ensure efficient utilization of time
• Perform PM's on process and packaging equipment
• Perform safety audits on processing and packaging equipment
• Develop and maintain documentation of assigned projects and equipment repairs through work orders
• Operate a forklift as needed
• Actively participate in HPS, and support maintenance/production KPIs
• Troubleshoot and performing electrical repairs on processing and packaging equipment from 24 volt DC to 480 volt AC
• Perform electrical schematic reading
• Process instrument calibration
• Mentor junior grade mechanics and operators
• Oversee and direct others as required by assignment and Maintenance Manager
• Assist with appropriate organizations and outside vendors to ensure accurate current information is available and documented as part of the performance of PM procedures
• Maintains integrity of work orders and parts orders; prepares reports to monitor or analyze expenditures

Required Competencies & Knowledge:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge and experience in industrial maintenance; SAP a plus
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and breakdown analysis
• Knowledge of PM practices and PM task creation

Skill In:

• Proficiency in Mechanical repairs on processing and packaging equipment
• Fabrication with use of TIG and MIG welders, Lathe, Mill, Drill Press, Bench Grinder, Band Saw, Shear, Break, Press, and other shop and hand tools
• Read and interpret documents such drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Electrical Knowledge including AC/DC circuits, motor controls including VFD's
• Read and interpret electrical drawings
• Use electrical test instruments such as volt/ohm/milliamp-meter, amp probe and megger
• Multi-tasking while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to:

• Communicate efficiently, analyze, lead, work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Be detail-oriented, self-directed, have strong self-confidence and excellent oral communication skills
• Work overtime on short notice, including call-ins for emergencies
• Make sound business decisions

Proficiency in : MS Office Suite; Excel required

Work Environment :

• Work is primarily done in a manufacturing setting at 8-12 hour shifts
• Continuous production environment exposure; which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, fork lifts and fluctuations in temperature
• Maintain harmonious working relations with employees from all departments and management from all levels
• Communicate effectively with all employees and management

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for extended periods of time
• Stand, walk and climb stairs on a frequent basis
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on an infrequent basis

Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree/certificate desired, but not required
• 3 -10 years of related work experience, including experience in the food industry
• PLC experience desired

Safety & Environmental:

Employee shall follow factory safety & environmental objectives and targets; follow the plant safety rules, report incidents and near misses immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and take personal ownership of the Safety in their area - to include the safety of visitors and contractors. The employee will also take action to reduce negative environmental impacts by conserving paper, electricity, water and will also recycle all appropriate materials (paper, plastic, food, etc.)

Quality:

Employees shall follow factory food safety, quality objectives & targets; follow Hearthside Good Manufacturing Practices, report food safety and quality issues immediately and maintain compliance with regulations. The employee will also understand the food safety and quality aspects of the position as indicated on QMS, OJT's and SOP's that apply

Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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