Maintenance Lead (Utilities)

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Maintenance Lead (Utilities) at The Legal Aid Society seeks a hands-on, safety minded technician to perform planned and emergency maintenance on production and utility systems, focusing on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment installation. The ideal candidate brings 4 to 6 years in manufacturing maintenance, a First Class B boiler engineer license, and a background in electrical, PLC HMI, mechanical, and HVAC systems; ammonia refrigeration experience is preferred. Strong problem solving, precise documentation, and clear cross department communication are essential, as is reading technical manuals and following GMP and sanitation standards. To apply, tailor your resume to quantify downtime reductions, preventive tasks completed, and parts planning, and highlight relevant licenses and safety training plus a continuous improvement mindset.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures

· Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of 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 of new equipment

· Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime

· Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards

· Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties

· Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production

· Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures

· Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques

· Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes

· Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance

· Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

· Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

· The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· First Class B boiler engineer License 

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.

· 4 to 6 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

· Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment

· Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred

· Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans