Position Overview

The Maintenance Lead Mechanical inspects, troubleshoots, renovates, repairs, and installs mechanical systems, apparatus, and mechanical components of industrial machinery and equipment regularly while following administrative procedures to ensure that the work is performed in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. All the while, the lead oversees the development and application of the new hire training and other related training/onboarding programs. Consistent with CertainTeed Gypsum's Vision, Mission, Values, and Objectives, the Maintenance Group Leader provides leadership to effectively lead and steer the maintenance team.

Essential Functions

Ensures all associated maintenance activities are being performed safely and according to plant and corporate safety standards and policies. Leading by example is a must. Adheres to role and responsibility in CertainTeed’s maintenance management system Installation, removal, and maintenance of new and existing equipment Review and perform work scope/tasks as per work order requirements Manage outside contractors as necessary Support WCM teams in the development of Professional Maintenance implementation and sustainability. Champion and drive the use of 5S in the maintenance area of responsibility Develop maintenance technicians to secure competencies, assess the performance, and flexibility of employees within the department, and initiate appropriate training, counseling, or corrective action to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the employee. Develops the training requirements for new hires and oversees the adherence to the defined training program. Assists with the development and structure of the testing requirements and applications to develop and understand the competencies of technicians. Performs and oversees troubleshooting in the field, retrieves needed parts and components, performs proper diagnosis, and notes all follow-up work or comments per site’s process and procedures. Communicates regularly daily with Maintenance and Production Supervisors Confirm and enter actual hours worked, reliability information ( Object, Cause, Damage, Remedy, & comments), and required components used in SAP for work orders Assists with the creation of job plans, PMs, SOPs, and all other documentation-related tasks to improve the efficiency of the maintenance team Document work changes and communicate to the Maintenance Supervisor Works within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)/SAP and utilizes its functionality in daily maintenance activities. Responsible for testing new, modified, or repaired equipment before turning over to operations Responsible for following preventive maintenance procedures as assigned Responsible for proper use of mechanical and electrical instruments and hand tools to perform tests, analysis, and repair industrial equipment as required

Can fill in for the maintenance planner and supervisor. Therefore, one must be able to direct a workforce and oversee adherence to the daily work schedule for overall work execution.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with root cause investigations to improve MTBF. Maintains various department records, files, reports, and equipment ledgers. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as needed and/or requested by management.