Maintenance Lead Technician

Position General Description

Under the direct supervision of the Production or Processing Supervisor, the Maintenance Lead will serve as the liaison between supervision and the hourly maintenance workforce and is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of maintenance teams responsible for preventative maintenance, as well as mechanical and electrical repair of equipment.

Although the supervisor will listen to and respect the opinions of the Team Lead, administration of formal discipline is not in the scope of this position.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees work of assigned maintenance employees.
• Addresses minor discipline problems or performance issues with team members; refers more serious cases to Supervisor/Management.
• Assists with the training and orientation for new maintenance team members.

• Evaluates systems or facilities to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed.
• Works with Supervisor and/or Maintenance Engineer to plan work priorities, obtain necessary supplies, and assess skills needed to complete tasks.
• Collaborates with team members to discuss upcoming work assignments; delegates assignments based on team member’s skills and experience.
• Ensures maintenance and repair work is completed safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Assists team members with technical issues or advanced problems with given assignments.
• Inspects work performed by team members.
• Works with team members to ensure accurate recording of time, materials, and other resources
• Works with Supervisor, Maintenance Engineers, and/or Department Managers to coordinate topics for meetings/discussions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Satisfactory work record including performance (e.g. rules violations/discipline, attendance, etc.) and the successful completion of Asset Profiles assessment. Extensive knowledge of building systems/equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Ability to identify issues and to determine repairs that are needed.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as needed to complete reports, logs, and inventory.

Evaluation Areas Will Be: Practical learning, initiative, job fit motivation, work standards, safety awareness, oral communication, work record including performance (e.g. rules violations/discipline, attendance, etc.). Ability to qualify on all jobs to relieve and must be forklift licensed.

Employees who wish to be considered for this opportunity should go online to www.amstedrail.com/careers and completed an online application by 4:00 PM, Wednesday, August 03, 2022.

Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Education

• High School or better

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)