1st Shift Maintenance Lead

Overview

Position: 1st Shift Maintenance Lead

Company:
Alleguard (Protective Packaging Industry)

Location:

West Brookfield, MA

Pay: $30-$35 USD/hr

Job type:
Full-time

Summary:

Performs work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of the facility in good repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; repairing buildings, floors, or stairs. At the discretion of the manager, provides oversight and training to maintenance and/or production employees within the sphere of expertise/influence.

• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Provide administrative and supervisory support to the facility Maintenance Manager as necessary or directed.
• Provide direction and training to maintenance/tool setting team as required.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms.
• Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
• Complies with all company safety policies and practices.
• Enters and maintains data in the company’s maintenance database system (C-Works) to insure accurate tracking of the key manufacturing assets of the company as well as tracking the requirements and results of scheduled preventive maintenance activities as well as unscheduled/emergency repairs.
• Compliance with legal environmental and safety requirements of the area; follow all Environmental and Safety policies.
• Know the environmental aspects and impacts associated with their activities and control them accordingly.
• Position may require periods of intense physical exertion in conditions of low to high temperatures and humidity.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 75 lbs (frequently) and up to 100 lbs (occasionally) to shoulder height. Sufficient hand/arm strength to apply 75 lbs of torque.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of a High School diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate). Relevant experience may be substituted for the education requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager or Plant manager.
• Preferred
  
  Education & Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years’ experience as Maintenance support in manufacturing/production environment. Familiarity with and experience in the operation and/or repair of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems is a must.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 75 lbs (frequently) and up to 100 lbs (occasionally) to shoulder height. Sufficient hand/arm strength to apply 75 lbs of torque.

• Position may require periods of intense physical exertion in conditions of low to high temperatures and humidity.
• Position requires the ability to stand, bend, and stretch over extended periods of time during a normal work shift.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

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