Maintenance Lead; Utilities – Saint Paul, MN

Salary: $40.00+ per hour

Shift: 6a-6p rotating 2-2-3 schedule

• Perform planned, unplanned, and emergency maintenance or repairs on production, processing, packaging, and utility-related equipment and systems while following all safety procedures.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and routine equipment inspections to assess reliability and performance.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Support the installation and startup of new equipment.
• Assist equipment operators with training and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Complete work orders promptly while maintaining high quality standards.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material-handling equipment to perform duties.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees, informing them of any issues that may affect production efficiency.
• Ensure all repairs are documented and all paperwork is completed clearly, accurately, and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Stay current on new products, equipment, technologies, and techniques.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to identify and support process improvements.
• Anticipate parts requirements, follow proper purchasing procedures, and obtain necessary parts ahead of scheduled tasks.
• Maintain safe working conditions and ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Follow all good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• First Class B Boiler Engineer License
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Trade school or technical school training preferred (electrical, PLC/HMI, mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.)
• 4–6 years of experience in maintenance involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLCs, or HVAC, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with various equipment, including lubrication systems, cleaning systems, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control, and packaging equipment
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred
• Certifications or licenses may be required during employment