Lead Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Technician Location: Oil-Dri Department: Maintenance Reports To: Maintenance Manager Classification: Hourly Job Summary A well-versed maintenance teammate, the Maintenance Technician will use their high level of mechanical ability and complementary electrical ability to maintain, repair, and build equipment at an Oil-Dri facility.

Essential Functions Perform routine maintenance on mechanical equipment Perform routine maintenance on electrical systems Perform lubrication and greasing Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical equipment Diagnose and troubleshoot common electrical systems Install common electrical systems Perform inspections on mechanical safety systems Install new conduit and pull wire Diagnose and troubleshoot networking and PLC systems Fabricate new and fix old equipment with welding/cutting/pipe-fitting/rigging Use common and complex mechanical hand tools Use common electrical tools Install analog and discrete PLC equipment Write, open, and complete work orders Fulfill on call duties Assist and continuous improvement sessions Assist in SHE and Quality Pillars Ensure good housekeeping around shop and external work area Audit work place exams Audit vehicle inspections Shop walk/inspection Attend 8am meeting (A Shift) Verify daily work progress (Checking in on techs) Update maintenance schedule on Teams spreadsheet (Throughout the day/shift) Update all emergency work orders on Teams spreadsheet (Throughout the day/shift) Filter entered (JDE) work orders to verify accuracy and category (Throughout the day/shift) Contact vendors for quotes and/or parts information Enter requisitions for parts Coordinate with MRO and Planner for parts kitting and verify staged parts Coordinate/Update schedule adherence with Planner and address any changes needed Help identify aged parts and update Teams spreadsheet Work on SOPs/OPLs and LOTO documentation (Required 3 SOPs/OPLs and 1 LOTO Procedure per month) Audit previously completed work orders and update Teams spreadsheet (Audit for quality of work) Audit work order time entries and verify accuracy with actual work performed Coordinate w/Manager and Planner future repairs/strategies/needs Work Orders (Perform work in the plant) Dependent on time availability after other tasks are complete Provide updates to manager throughout the shift Qualifications Have two-year technical degree and/or necessary experience Have HS diploma and/or necessary experience Maintain strong commitment to Safety and WE CARE values Self-directed with the ability to work independently and as a team Possess communication and problem-solving skills Meet minimum required skill assessments Read & Understand SOP/AIQ/PWI Read & Understand Manuals/Diagrams/Schematics Perform average electrical tasks Perform advanced mechanical skills Operate mobile equipment Operate processing and packaging Equipment Function in ODC systems JDE/Dayforce/Outlook Embrace continuous improvement culture Physical Demands and Work Environment Must be able to function while using the appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety Glasses Hard Hat Hearing Protection Dust Mask Gloves Protective Clothing/Harness Must be able to frequently lift 60lbs Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift Bending, twisting, reaching, stooping and climbing Must be able to communicate via radio Must be able to work at heights 100' + Start Out Rate: $38.78/hr Top Out Rate (after 90 day probationary period): $40.93/hr Schedule: Mon-Fri 9p-5:30am