Industrial Maintenance Lead for our Poland Plant

Background

• Works under general direction from the Plant Manager in a Chemical manufacturing plant
• Broad responsibility to provide industrial maintenance support and engaged in maintaining and repairing physical structures and equipment, along with assisting in new capital projects

Tasks

• Assists in set up and installation of equipment.
• May include tank service; piping; valve replacement and rebuilds; mixers/agitators/pumps; air compressors, chillers, and hot oil systems; service/repair seals, gaskets, O-rings; electrical; machine controls; machine guards and safeties
• Precision Alignment, Rigging, Tensioning fasteners & belts, Lubrication, Lacing & tracking of belt systems
• Review and revise Standard Operating Procedures for Maintenance
• Some welding knowledge to repair structure or weld pipe
• Provide technical expertise, equipment-based or repair technique based, which impacts availability and maintainability of facility (e.g., troubleshooting equipment problems, evaluating equipment design relative to its intended purpose)
• Directs the analysis of mechanical and operational problems
• Plan, organize, coordinate and oversee day to day maintenance and facility activities to assure the proper and efficient maintenance and repair of production and facilities
• Create, implement and maintain preventative maintenance program of production including inspection of plant equipment
• Set up and maintain maintenance software/system for PMs, inventory replenishing, etc. for internal and audit purposes
• Prioritize repairs and assignments daily that it relates to production
• Analyze and resolve work problems
• Perform general plant maintenance (corrective and preventive tasks)
• Inspect completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications and standards; ensure repair documentation is maintained
• Assist with facility maintenance
• Observe all safety programs
• Represents the company's position and interest in dealing with outside contractors, vendors
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew; actively support and provide leadership for company's initiatives; routinely focus on employees and customer needs
• Assist Purchasing with inventory of appropriate Requisition tools, equipment and inventory replenishing system for parts

Specifications

• S. diploma required, supplemented by advanced engineering/ industrial mechanics training;
• Least five (5) or more years, experience in a manufacturing environment; previous supervision experience preferred
• Knowledge of:
  • High level mathematics and English comprehension
  • 3 Phase 400V electrical systems and 230V single phase circuitry
  • Mechanical/ hydraulic and pneumatics concepts related to manufacturing equipment
  • VFDs, Motors/Wiring configurations, Computers, Electrical Schematics, Control Circuits, Electrical Distribution Systems
  • Instrumentation and PLC experience Required
  • Comprehensive level of electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems
  • Advanced level of safety, health and environmental rules and regulations, policies and procedures
• Skill in:
  • Negotiations and cost-consciousness
  • Troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical, electrical and technical aspects of manufacturing equipment
  • Organization and self-motivation
  • Reading drawings, service manuals and blueprints
• Ability to:
  • Comprehend and interpret oral and written English instruction
  • Write routine reports and correspondence
  • Deal with problems involving several variables in multiple situations
  • Work in cold and hot (120F) environment
  • Lift up to 50 pounds and drive fork truck in safe and efficient manner
  • Operate and maintain wide variety of maintenance tools and equipment
  • Exhibit manual dexterity, perceptual speed and extent flexibility
  • Adopt to rapidly changing priorities based on business needs

Current Openings for Industrial Maintenance Lead for our Poland Plant Jobs at Jost Chemical Co.