Lead Maintenance Technician

Petoskey Plastics is an environmentally focused recycler and film, bag and resin manufacturer providing superior products and solutions. We are dedicated to our mission statement: to earn the appreciation and respect of our customers, associates, and communities. If you are looking for a family oriented, career path focused company, Petoskey Plastics is here for you. We offer paid training and a number of different growth opportunities. Start your career at Petoskey Plastics today!

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for organizing, planning, implementing, and measuring daily maintenance activities. They will demonstrate leadership through the upkeep of manufacturing equipment, performing repairs as prioritized by management, working on PLCs, and documenting all activities in the work order module of the computerized maintenance management system.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective communication skills, acting as the liaison between the Maintenance Manager and the Maintenance Team
• Organize and lead team members on assignments and projects
• Effectively manage time and deadlines
• Promote continuous improvement by facilitating training, improving PMs, etc.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to safety, and lead by example when setting standards for the Maintenance Team
• Set the standard for professionalism, cleanliness, attitude, work ethic and respect for fellow associates
• Possess an advanced understanding of electrical systems, PID controls, IO readings, PLCs, DC motors and drives, AC motors and drives, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Restore machinery to a condition better than its original state
• Help ensure that drawings, programs and manuals are accurate, available and up to date
• Demonstrate superior troubleshooting skills and devise permanent solutions to mechanical issues
• Have the ability to use mathematical formulas to solve mechanical problems
• Handle equipment and tools properly and with care
• Possess the ability to read, create and update mechanical drawings
• Excellent follow up skills and attention to detail
• Be willing to work overtime, cover shifts and respond to call-ins, as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management