Under direction from the Plant Maintenance Engineer, the night shift Lead Technician is responsible for the mechanical performance of all plant equipment through continuously improving and sustaining equipment reliability. Through increased reliability we will strive for zero unplanned downtime on production and utility equipment. Direct the work of mechanics and PM mechanics. Actively participate in the preventative maintenance duties as outlined in the Preventative Maintenance Program. Able to perform maintenance tasks involving troubleshooting and repairing all facility equipment. A sense of urgency in terms of maximizing production and minimizing downtime is necessary in this type of manufacturing environment. Tasks performed involve work with equipment and materials that require familiarity with formal safety and sanitation procedures and the following of these procedures to maintain the safety of the work environment and to avoid product contamination.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

SC Columbia

Job Type:

Job Posting Title:

Maintenance Team Lead

Job Description:

Interface with Maintenance Scheduler/Planner day shift Lead Maintenance and PM techs to coordinate

predictive and preventative maintenance functions.

Interface with PM technicians on planned preventative maintenance to ensure reliability and accuracy of work

performed.

Participate in preventative maintenance functions.General work orders for planned preventative maintenance.Analyze and Trend Data in areas such as:Predictive maintenance resultsUnplanned equipment downtimeSAP CMMS Data such as part usageFacilitate and apply Root Cause and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FEMA) problem solving tools on critical assetsDevelop and train maintenance and PM techniciansPerformance of troubleshooting and repair of all facility machines and equipmentSupervision:Maintenance ManagerQualifications/Education/Experience/Skills

Required

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of two (2) years in a lead positionMinimum of two (2) years industrial maintenance background with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience.Experience using a computerized SAP maintenance management system (CMMS)

PERSONNEL SKILLS 

Self-motivated and results drivenStrong team interaction skills with ability to engage cross-functional resourcesExcellent organizational skills

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Basic understanding of electrical systems and controls (PLC’s, HMI’s, Sensors, etc.)Strong computer and standard software experience (MS Office, E-Mail, CMMs, etc.)Knowledge of Predictive maintenance tools and technologiesProject management & timeline execution.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift 50 to 100 lbs.

Preferred

5 years industrial maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environmentExperience using SAP CMMS applicationsExpert understanding of electrical principles tools and troubleshooting techniquesExperience and ability to troubleshoot and program on Allen Bradley ladder logic platformsExperience or certification in vibration monitoring, alignment and thermal imaging techniquesUnderstanding of NFPA70E

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.