Lead Maintenance Technician

• Lead and mentor a team of electromechanical maintenance technicians • Schedule and assign tasks to team members, ensuring that work is completed on time and to the required standards • Offer technical guidance and coaching to maintenance team members - Reinforce performance standards • Work with planners to develop and implement preventive maintenance plans to minimize equipment downtime • Audit routine inspections to identify potential issues and address them proactively • Coordinate and oversee the repair and replacement of electromechanical components as needed • Diagnose complex electromechanical issues and implement effective solutions • Interface directly with cross-functional teams to assess and execute projects • Ensure that emergency repairs are carried out promptly to minimize production disruptions • Enforce safety protocols and ensure that all maintenance activities comply with relevant regulations and guidelines • Participate in safety audits and investigations and implement corrective actions as necessary

• Previous experience in leadership preferred • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a production/plant maintenance setting • Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings • Excellent work ethics, attention to detail and positive attitude during challenging times • Strong experience in heavy commercial equipment (Mills, Crushers, Conveyers, Pump Rebuilds, Rotary Airlock troubleshooting/replacement, Rigging, Machine Installation, Electronic Troubleshooting, Machine Alignments, etc.) • Solid technical aptitude with a background in troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and process improvement. • Ability to disassemble and reassemble complex mechanical systems • Strong leadership and team management aptitude • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Experience in troubleshooting AC and DC electrical systems, as well as experience with motion control, motors, pneumatics, sensors, PLC, I/O, and VFDs. Experience in fabrication and welding preferred • Strong leadership and team management abilities • Comprehensive knowledge of performing maintenance tasks with a strong emphasis on safety. Ensure that all work is carried out in strict adherence to relevant safety regulations (such as OSHA, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space protocols, etc.). • Proficient in CMMS use, data entry and lookup, MS Office applications • Ability to work with Tyvek suits, Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), and other personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time (up to a full shift) • Position requires standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs • Work is performed in industrial conditions that may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes for extended periods