MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEAD - 2ND SHIFT

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Under direction of the Maintenance Manager, assigns jobs and tasks and monitors the progress of production and maintenance projects and operates as a replacement worker for absent or vacationing mechanics.
• Seeks out ways to improve equipment performance and quality of product. Recommends changes related to equipment use to increase efficiency.

Keeps the supervisor informed of problem areas.

Trains and orients maintenance employees new to the department, acquainting them with the details and functions of their new jobs and how these responsibilities relate to the functioning of the company as a whole.

Responds to and answers any questions new employees may have during their scheduled shift hours.

Performs maintenance work throughout the plant in order to repair production machines, fabricate parts, and rebuild equipment.

Diagnoses and troubleshoots equipment problems. Dismantles, repairs and reassembles complex equipment.

• Operates production equipment to check work, as required. Cleans and lubricates equipment.
• Occasionally performs work in other areas such as building maintenance which could include but is not limited to : landscaping, snow removal, parking lot, sidewalks, traffic signs, monument sign, roof, roof screen, office HVAC equipment, exterior windows, precast panels and other equipment installed on the exterior of the building.
• Maintains and repairs office areas and assists with janitorial work as needed, including but not limited to : cleaning, office waste, recycling removal, lavatory and lunchroom supplies and installation.
• Assists management in installation of new equipment. Works from drawings, verbal instructions and / or sketches.
• Completes routine paperwork as required. Initiates purchase order request forms for parts and supplies.
• Complies with safety and GMP requirements.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

• Supports a culture of safe production and operations; follows all safety rules and procedures.
• Actively participates in the safety program by : engaging in training activities to learn what constitutes a safety hazard;

reporting safety concerns to the supervisor, submitting safety suggestions, and correcting or reporting to the appropriate people when an employee sees a workplace health or safety hazard, until it is resolved.

• Assists with communicating safety information to new employees.
• Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to five years related experience and / or training (electrical, machine shop, machine troubleshooting, pneumatics, hydraulics, OSHA standards, lock-out / tag-out, etc.

or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• General knowledge of electric, welding and machine shop required.
• Food or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively to coworkers and supervisors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

• Good problem solving skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel desirable.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, coaching, training and team-building skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;

ascend and / or descend stairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise and / or place :

• Up to 10 lbs. from ground level and hold weight overhead; return weight to starting position.
• Tighten and / or loosen a standard torque wrench up to 50 ft. / lbs.
• Up to 33 lbs. from 5 inches off ground and raise to 47 inches and then return 33 lbs. to original position.
• Up to 60 lbs. from 31 inch shelf and 2-hand carry for up to 5 ft. and then return 60 lbs. to 31 inch surface.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to herbal aromas, dust, and / or airborne particles.

The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

It is the policy of NOW Foods to prohibit discrimination of any type, and to afford equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.