Job Description

Purpose:

The Maintenance Lead Tech is responsible for daily direction of the maintenance craft persons on his/her assigned shift. This includes interfacing with operation leadership, following up on work performed and ensuring equipment is worked on to the assigned priority.

Primary Duties:

• Act as a shift leader for general industrial maintenance troubleshooting & repairs (conveyors, statistical weighters, vertical baggers, etc.)
• Provide guidance and support of electrical troubleshooting of Industrial Equipment (PLCs, Drives, Servos, 480V Motors, 24VDC Control Circuit, Labelers, Robotic Palletizers, Closed Loop Controls, etc.)
• Assign daily work assignments for maintenance personnel
• Provide guidance on Basic Fabrication (welding, milling, etc.)
• Assign and audit completion of PMs (Preventive Maintenance)
• Train other maintenance ee’s as necessary
• Tasks are to be completed while maintaining the highest safety, food safety and quality, cost and GMP standards in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum two years’ experience in a Maintenance Multi craft (electrical and mechanical) role in a manufacturing environment or related capacity
• High School Diploma/GED with substantial experience in manufacturing maintenance and reliability required.
• Associates’ Degree in an engineering, technology or scientific related discipline is preferred.
• Experience with CMMS Software required – (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Experience in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Work cooperatively in cross-functional teams to solve persistent downtime issues
• Effective communication (both written and verbally) and interpersonal skills
• Possess advanced computer literacy
• Ability to work with all levels of employees and build effective working relationships
• Understanding of basic principles of the SQF program and other food safety policies/procedures

Work Environment:

• Primarily, manufacturing environment
• Some exposure to fluorescent lights
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment hazards, especially forklifts
• Standing and walking on concrete floors
• Frequently exposed to a variety of dust particles
• Forklift Traffic
• Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs

Potential Hazards:

• Bumping into & slipping
• Being hit by falling objects
• Bending, twisting, lifting
• CTS candidate.
• Slips, Twists and Falls

Hazards controls:

• Training on housekeeping issues and awareness of location.
• Training in proper methods of lifting and load handling

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Hearing-ordinary conversation
• Ability to verbally communicate to team & managers
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Near & far vision acuity
• Must participate in pulmonary screening
• Stooping and bending
• Walking
• Sitting

Schedule:

• Hours: 8 hour shifts
• Monday-Friday
• Work Every 3rd Weekend

Travel:

• N/A

Compensation and Benefits:

• New starting wage is $40.50 / hour (commensurate with experience and location). *Note that rate could change based on shift schedule.
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Legal and identity protection insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Parental Leave

Hain Celestial is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you need accommodations for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to talent@hain.com or call 516-587-5000 to let us know the nature of your request. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled

Important Notice

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