Lead Maintenance Technician Turlock, CA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=115+S+Kilroy+Rd+Turlock+CA+USA+95380) Job Type Full-time Description The lead maintenance technician is an advanced technician and a working lead who performs mechanical, preventative, corrective, and project tasks as outlined in the Level 4 Skills Matrix and as assigned. Will lead the maintenance team in effective decision-making regarding safety, production, and goals of the plant. Maintain, repair, and keep downtime to a minimum of all manufacturing equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations. + Lead by example fostering a safe and productive environment. Demonstrate advanced skill performance in the primary skills of the Level 4 Skills Matrix maintenance functions such as: Electricity, Electronics/PLC, Plumbing, Mechanical, Machine Shop, Millwright, Welding, Boilers, Refrigeration, and Pneumatics and Hydraulics. + Ensures equipment is properly operating and maintained utilizing the P.M. Program. + Possess adequate technical understanding of plant equipment and ability to train employees on proper equipment usage. + Monitor line efficiencies to improve and eliminate repetitive breakdowns. + Motivate team to act towards achieving common goals. + Able to identify, evoke and use strengths of all resources in the organization. + Effective communication with all personnel (production, maintenance, management, etc.). + Be involved in trials (machines, products, processes, etc.). + Suggest/recommend improvements. + Participate in analyzing occupational hazards. + Prevent potential risks. + Enforce and comply with all company policies and procedures. Requirements Technical Competencies + Knowledge and application of Good Manufacturing Practices. + Ability to pay strong attention to detail and multitask effectively. + Skills in and knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. + Ability to weld stainless and make food grade repairs. + Ability to read and understand blueprints. + Good critical thinking skills, ability to follow and use root cause analysis. + Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, procedures, and related documents (as needed). Education & Experience + AS Degree from a two-year college or technical school. + 2+ years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing facility or equivalent. + Prior leadership skills preferred. + Computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Skills / Abilities + Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions. + Ability to work well with others and possess strong personal qualities. + Strong verbal and written communication skills. + Basic knowledge of operating systems, word processing and data spreadsheets. + Strong ability to listen to personnel over maintenance concerns. + Displays good math, technical and decision-making skills. Salary Description $34.25-35.75/Hr.