Maintenance Lead

Description

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Lead  is an experienced facilities technician responsible for the caretaking and maintenance of the company’s electrical, combustion, pneumatic, mechanical, life safety, and HVAC/R systems in both Quechee and Windsor, VT. This is a diverse environment in need of someone with diverse knowledge and excellent work ethic.

The Maintenance Lead is an opportunity to play a lead role in a fast paced manufacturing, warehousing and retail environment that is growing. The Maintenance Lead helps take care of all critical equipment and systems in the buildings including control systems, high voltage electrical systems, combustion systems, HVAC/R, fire safety systems, pneumatics, hydraulics and motors. This position also supports the fabrication and maintenance of glass furnaces and pottery kilns. The successful candidate for this position must have a sharp mechanical acumen, and an appreciation for a maker culture. The ideal candidate is willing to be part of a team and work in any environment. The Maintenance Lead will be on-call approximately 50% of the time.

We offer competitive pay and a benefit package that includes: medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer paid life & disability, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with employer match, and tuition reimbursement assistance.  Additionally, we offer exclusive employee discounts on both our glass and pottery products and at our restaurant.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and diagnose issues with equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and diagrams to install and maintain equipment.
• Install and maintain electrical control systems for industrial machinery and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and regulations.
• Collaborate with others to complete projects and repairs.
• Keep accurate records of work performed and maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Partner with managers to help enable their goals and accomplishments
• Help ensure compliance with, and lead, internal and external safety and process audits to ensure the safety, security and productivity of all employees
• Strive for continuous improvement
• Provide on-call support
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications Required:

• Licensing and certification in a trade (preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Experience with electronic systems and ability to troubleshoot electronics
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations in an industrial environment
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Physical ability to work in confined spaces and at heights
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or equivalent training and experience
• Associate’s degree in trade discipline (preferred)
• Experience working in industrial settings
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in a relevant role; and a track record that demonstrates positions of increasing responsibility and accomplishment

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

• Must be forward thinking and customer-focused  
• Able to support the engineering and maintenance needs of our glass production operation
• Sets an example of integrity and trust
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of the company
• Ability to maintain a demanding schedule in a dynamic work environment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: from time to time lifting may be required up to 50 lbs. Extensive walking is required, along with the ability to get dirty and support maintenance staff if needed.
• Work Environment: The overall work environment is clean and open with good controls, but it is a manufacturing and warehousing environment with noise, temperature, and air quality within the specifications required for a safe work area.

Simon Pearce is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and to provide all employees with the work environment necessary to enable them to advance on merit as far as their talents and skills will take them, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected class of veteran, or any other legally protected status.