Maintenance Technician Lead

Description

Vobev is the first independent can maker and filler in North America to streamline the beverage supply chain under one 1.3 million sq ft roof, shrinking lead times, reducing costs, and lowering the carbon footprint. Our culture, built on Safety, Quality, and People, fosters innovation and collaboration in an inclusive environment. We’re passionate about building world-class drinkable brands and need a pioneering team to deliver on this vision. Join us to disrupt the industry and make a difference every day.

SUMMARY

Responsible for leading a team of technicians who repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications. Duties include installation, maintenance and repair of production or processing equipment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Observes operating machines, mechanical devices, or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and determine need for adjustment or repair. 
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, may use hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools; replaces defective part with new part or repair from various kinds of metal stock, using hand tools, such as scraper, file, and drill, and machine tools, such as lathe, milling machine, shaper, borer, and grinder.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery, using test equipment, and discusses malfunction with other maintenance workers to diagnose malfunction.
• Troubleshoot, upgrade, and repair machine control circuitry/controls.
• Conducts tests and inspections of equipment, to evaluate quality or performance.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, electrical multi-meter, gages, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to repair parts.
• Fabricates parts, install or repair conveyers, electro-mechanical equipment, replace pumps, maintain fluid collection or distribution equipment; may weld using arc or gas.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled and required for TPM.
• Works individually and as a team to develop and implement quality and efficiency improvements.
• Conducts practical, hands-on training sessions using Work Instructions based on Operational Requirements to ensure trainees can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
• Initiates purchase order for parts as assigned.

Shift: 

Rotating 2-2-3 shift and overtime as needed.  

Day shifts are from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. 

Night shifts are from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.

Why Join Us: Vobev offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, disability, 401(k), paid holidays and PTO with opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative and supportive work environment. We are committed to safety and quality in all aspects of what we do. Vobev is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 
• 3 years of experience in an industrial maintenance role within a high-speed manufacturing environment 
• 2 years mechanical or electrical troubleshooting with conveyors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Has a thorough understanding of the total process flow. 
• Specialized skills in mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, machining, welding and electrical may be required. 
• Must have basic knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. 
• May be required to use and understand electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and practices related to equipment maintenance and operation.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail with effective communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. 

Physical Demands: The Physical demands 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 essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently sit or stand and use their hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, and controls for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to bend and reach with hands and arms for extended periods of time.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with mechanical assistance and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. The employee must frequently kneel, squat, bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Vobev is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.