Lead Maintenance- 3rd shift

Position Summary:  The Lead Mechanic works closely with all plant engineering personnel in support of improved equipment and process reliability as well as efficient and cost-effective use of plant resources. This position requires the ability to prioritize and organize multiple activities with minimal supervision and direction. A solid background in mechanical and electrical systems as well as training in maintenance reliability theory is crucial to the success of the Lead Mechanic. The Lead Mechanic will be need have extensive knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, boilers, HVAC and wastewater systems to perform their duties. 

Shift: 3rd shift hours overtime as needed to support business needs and weekend rotation coverage

Pay Range: The base pay range starts $33.75-$47.25 per hour however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

Benefits: Fontanini Foods offers an excellent benefits package.  Competitive wages (plus bonus), annual merit increase, performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan and more.

Position Responsibilities:

• Specifies parts required. Orders if needed, and makes needed repairs based on PM.
• Trains maintenance technicians on plant equipment and reliability procedures 
• Directly leads maintenance department when Maintenance Engineer is away
• Performs preventative maintenance on wide variety of packaging and processing equipment.
• Troubleshoots basic electrical problems using various test equipment and ladder logic diagrams.
• Troubleshoots mechanical problems using various measurement equipment and mechanical expertise.
• Devises, plans, and completes mechanical upgrades, modifications and overhauls.
• Completes changeovers on production lines by following changeover check sheet and recommends modification to the sheet as needed.
• Performs routine daily setup and adjustment of all production equipment.
• Follow all safety and company policies.
• Participate in safety and quality trainings.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Possess a two (2) year engineering technology degree or equivalent training certificates. 
• Minimum of 5 years in a lead maintenance role.
• Ability to repair equipment using hand tools.
• Must be able to use precision measurement equipment (multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, flowmeters, etc), and advanced condition monitoring equipment (vibration analyzer, infrared camera, etc) in an industrial environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting ability.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to read the input/output of electrical schematics.
• Helpful i.e. Knowledge of PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controllers).
• Demonstrated work experience in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and use custom equipment and assist in installations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative to work independently.
• Lift, carry or move light/heavy loads up to 50lbs
• Crawl over, under and into equipment as necessary to perform job duties.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing setting preferably food manufacturing.