AFB Maintenance Technician Lead

About the role

This position functions as an assistant to the Maintenance Supervisor while still conducting repair duties associated with the Maintenance Mechanic role.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair all equipment at the plant as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures as needed.
• Operate a forklift and scissor lift.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace pumps and piping systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and/or modify electrical wiring and control circuits.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace electrical motors, gearboxes, drive systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Provide technical assistance to Maintenance Technicians and plant personnel as required.
• Identify training opportunities and recommend training department-wide.
• Plan and coordinate Maintenance Training.
• Act as Maintenance lead for Maintenance Technicians.
• Represent the Maintenance Department in plant-wide shift changes and participate in Lead training.
• Coordinate maintenance functions in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a plant Maintenance Technician.
• Logix and Wonder Ware experience required.
• Knowledge of safety practices and ability to follow designated safety procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with peers, co-workers, supervisors, and vendors.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical materials.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, managers, and co-workers.
• Identifies unsafe work conditions in the work area and reports safety hazards to supervisor or safety coordinator.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
• Climb ladders, bend, reach, and pull.

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Temperature in the plant varies seasonally and may be hot and humid in late summer.
• May be exposed to weather outside the plant.
• PPE requirements apply.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Annual incentive/bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• “Pay for performance” annual merit increases.
• 401(k) with company matching—total company match of up to 4.5%.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Annual wellness credit of $600–$1200 for completing wellness activities.
• Paid time off including vacation, 11 paid company holidays, and 2 floating holidays, plus accrued sick time.
• Company Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks for birth parents, 6 weeks for non-birth parents.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee uniforms and safety shoes provided.
• Tools and equipment provided.