Maintenance Mechanic Lead - 2nd Shift Job at Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (Oakland)

Job Description

This position is responsible for leading and organizing a team of maintenance technicians actively involved in the maintaining of plant food manufacturing equipment and facility utilities, troubleshooting faulty devices/systems as well as performing regularly scheduled maintenance on all processing and packaging equipment. The position requires proficiency and thorough understanding of various machine systems including but not limited to, mechanical systems, electrical and high voltage systems, PLC and controls systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, welding and fabrication of equipment in a food manufacturing plant. The ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of management and operations is required.

Job Responsibility

Instructs and offers guidance and directives to a team of maintenance technicians while being involved in one or more of the skilled activities
Gives support to supervisor and/or manager in regards to accomplishing tasks while referring uncommon technical issues to the supervisor
Offers inputs into maintenance technician performance evaluations since the lead role oversees the duties of assigned maintenance technicians
Designates and monitors the work of maintenance personnel in order to complete scheduled/planned work activities while keeping mechanical downtime to a minimum level to achieve department's commitments and targets
Guarantees adherence to safety practices and principles, and to the relevant Federal, State, and Local codes and promotes a safe work environment
Ensures the maintenance of equipment, tools and other belongings in a clean, secure, and appropriate working condition and for the maintenance shop to be neat and clean
Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs various production equipment systems and devices and performs building and grounds maintenance and facility repairs as needed to include carpentry, plumbing, and painting
Performs regular equipment checks and completes the required predictive checklists to identify early signs of potential equipment failures and minimize unplanned downtime, and identify opportunities for improvement
Performs new installations and relocations of new/existing equipment, regular and emergency startups and shutdowns of equipment in accordance with company standard operating procedures and safety requirements
Performs high quality work that meets Industry accepted maintenance practices to maintain compliance with external regulatory agencies
Assist other Team Leaders and the line operators in efficient line start up and equipment adjustments
Assist other maintenance department staff with technical troubleshooting
Keeps immediate supervisor and/or manager up to date on all on-going work assignments, provides consistent updates in regards to project status, completion time projections, and any problems that may have arisen during the course of the project
Continues to develop maintenance technical skills within mechanical, electrical, controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding and fabrication skillset
Increases equipment specific knowledge for maintenance activities on factory equipment such as cook kettles, pumps, mixers, food formers, ovens, fillers, food assembly equipment, fryers, primary packaging equipment such as wrappers, secondary packaging equipment such as formers and closers, metal detectors and palletizing equipment
Learns and demonstrates our AFNA One Team culture as defined through effective teamwork, communication, leadership, production interaction and support, etc.
Participates within our TPM (total performance management) journey through small group activities (NWT) and continuous improvement methodology (STPD and BDA)
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Perform daily reporting duties as required
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Associate Degree or other technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Technology or the equivalent combination of education and experience
3-5 years of proven work experience on electrical/electronic systems, mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems is required with the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas
Effectiveness in prioritizing assigned duties and evaluating the work of personnel
Outstanding skills for offering training and leadership to staff for them to be able to successfully carry out diverse duties associated with the building trades
Ability to interpret, illustrate, and apply regulation codes and rules
Outstanding ability to interpret sketches, blueprints, and work orders to other personnel
Functional knowledge of standard manufacturing practices including, but not limited to: general safety, lock-out tag-out, forklift safety, ARC Flash and electrostatic discharge awareness
Electrical skills in troubleshooting and repairing 480/230 v 3ph.120 v and 24v systems with the ability to read and understand schematics, blue prints and PLC ladder logic
Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment, and especially must be able to interface and communicate with line operators in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting
Must possess a high level of written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills
Must have working knowledge of testing equipment and devices including the use of Multi-meter, Thermal imaging camera, and basic hand and power tools
Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Basic computer skills is required (Microsoft windows, MS Office Suite and outlook email)
Welding and fabrication experience is a plus
Foods manufacturing experience is a big plus
Industrial ammonia refrigeration system knowledge and/or certification is a plus
Industrial boiler system knowledge and/or certification is a plus

Nice to have

Welding and fabrication experience
Foods manufacturing experience
Industrial ammonia refrigeration system knowledge and/or certification
Industrial boiler system knowledge and/or certification

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