**Job Description** GENERAL PURPOSE Provide daily leadership and guidance to maintenance staff and assist the supervisor in directing work activities and resources. Monitor maintenance/mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, welding, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair as needed. Demonstrate mastery of all job functions in the maintenance area/department. Train and mentor maintenance team members. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assign daily jobs and work orders, detailing any requirements for the day and delegating/participating to successfully accomplish the daily tasks • Ensure maintenance staff has a good understanding of work practices and procedures; train and develop maintenance staff • Assist the supervisor to ensure that all work orders are completed in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards • Assist with and/or perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures • Support the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) purchasing and inventory management functions including all repair and maintenance parts and supplies • Anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance • Support the installation of new equipment • Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime • Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production • Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures • Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes • Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required **Requirements** EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • High school diploma or equivalent DFA Benchmark Job Profile template.docx • Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc. • 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team leadership experience • Experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment • Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred • Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams • Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter and able to set direction • Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork • Able to lead and instruct others on the proper and safe procedures • Able to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time • Able to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner • Able to perform complex or complicated maintenance activities/repairs independently • Able to complete projects from planning to installation • Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures • Able to adapt and manage to change effectively • Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems • Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals • Basic computer skills • Must be able to read, write and speak English An Equal Opportunity Employer