Maintenance Shift Lead
Company: Ajinomoto Foods North America
Location: Hayward
Posted on: September 19, 2023
|
|
Job Description:
Position Summary This position is responsible for leading and
organizing a team of maintenance technicians actively involved in
the maintaining of plant food manufacturing equipment and facility
utilities, troubleshooting faulty devices/systems as well as
performing regularly scheduled maintenance on all processing and
packaging equipment. The position requires proficiency and thorough
understanding of various machine systems including but not limited
to, mechanical systems, electrical and high voltage systems, PLC
and controls systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, welding and
fabrication of equipment in a food manufacturing plant. The ability
to function effectively in a team environment and interact
productively with all levels of management and operations is
required. Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities ---
Instructs and offers guidance and directives to a team of
maintenance technicians while being involved in one or more of the
skilled activities.--- Gives support to supervisor and/or manager
in regards to accomplishing tasks while referring uncommon
technical issues to the supervisor.--- Offers inputs into
maintenance technician performance evaluations since the lead role
oversees the duties of assigned maintenance technicians.---
Designates and monitors the work of maintenance personnel in order
to complete scheduled/planned work activities while keeping
mechanical downtime to a minimum level to achieve department's
commitments and targets.--- Guarantees adherence to safety
practices and principles, and to the relevant Federal, State, and
Local codes and promotes a safe work environment.--- Ensures the
maintenance of equipment, tools and other belongings in a clean,
secure, and appropriate working condition and for the maintenance
shop to be neat and clean.--- Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs
various production equipment systems and devices and performs
building and grounds maintenance and facility repairs as needed to
include carpentry, plumbing, and painting.--- Performs regular
equipment checks and completes the required predictive checklists
to identify early signs of potential equipment failures and
minimize unplanned downtime, and identify opportunities for
improvement. Collaborate within the immediate supervisor and
maintenance planner to schedule and develop inspection routines and
preventative maintenance schedules.--- Performs new installations
and relocations of new/existing equipment, regular and emergency
startups and shutdowns of equipment in accordance with company
standard operating procedures and safety requirements.--- Performs
high quality work that meets Industry accepted maintenance
practices to maintain compliance with external regulatory
agencies.--- Assist other Team Leaders and the line operators in
efficient line start up and equipment adjustments. Assist other
maintenance department staff with technical troubleshooting.---
Keeps immediate supervisor and/or manager up to date on all
on-going work assignments, provides consistent updates in regards
to project status, completion time projections, and any problems
that may have arisen during the course of the project.--- Continues
to develop maintenance technical skills within mechanical,
electrical, controls, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding and fabrication
skillset--- Increases equipment specific knowledge for maintenance
activities on factory equipment such as cook kettles, pumps,
mixers, food formers, ovens, fillers, food assembly equipment,
fryers, primary packaging equipment such as wrappers, secondary
packaging equipment such as formers and closers, metal detectors
and palletizing equipment.--- Learns and demonstrates our AFNA One
Team culture as defined through effective teamwork, communication,
leadership, production interaction and support, etc.---
Participates within our TPM (total performance management) journey
through small group activities (NWT) and continuous improvement
methodology (STPD and BDA)--- Adhere to all company policies and
procedures--- Perform daily reporting duties as required--- Perform
other duties as assigned. Position Qualifications --- Associate
Degree or other technical degree in Electrical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering or Technology or the equivalent combination
of education and experience.--- 3-5 years of proven work experience
on electrical/electronic systems, mechanical systems, hydraulic and
pneumatic systems is required with the ability to demonstrate high
proficiency in these areas.--- Effectiveness in prioritizing
assigned duties and evaluating the work of personnel.---
Outstanding skills for offering training and leadership to staff
for them to be able to successfully carry out diverse duties
associated with the building trades.--- Ability to interpret,
illustrate, and apply regulation codes and rules.--- Outstanding
ability to interpret sketches, blueprints, and work orders to other
personnel.--- Functional knowledge of standard manufacturing
practices including, but not limited to: general safety, lock-out
tag- out, forklift safety, ARC Flash and electrostatic discharge
awareness.--- Electrical skills in troubleshooting and repairing
480/230 v 3ph.120 v and 24v systems with the ability to read and
understand schematics, blue prints and PLC ladder logic.--- Must be
able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually
or in a team environment, and especially must be able to interface
and communicate with line operators in order to assist with repairs
and troubleshooting. Must possess a high level of written and
verbal communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving
skills--- Must have working knowledge of testing equipment and
devices including the use of Multi-meter, Thermal imaging camera,
and basic hand and power tools.--- Experience and ability to work
in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.--- Basic computer skills
is required (Microsoft windows, MS Office Suite and outlook
email)--- Welding and fabrication experience is a plus--- Foods
manufacturing experience is a big plus--- Industrial ammonia
refrigeration system knowledge and/or certification is a plus---
Industrial boiler system knowledge and/or certification is a
plusWORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Requirements are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions.)While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk,
climb stairs and ladders, and reach with hands and arms. Position
occasionally requires climbing to high elevations. The employee is
required to stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects,
tools, or controls; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or
move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75
pounds, and at times up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability
to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in
close quarters performing analysis and repair work. Exposed to high
voltage electricity, hazardous materials and chemicals used in the
manufacturing and cleaning process.AAP/EEO STATEMENTAjinomoto Foods
North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA
does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex,
gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or
mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other
basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is
decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business
need.
Keywords: Ajinomoto Foods North America, Hayward , Maintenance Shift Lead, Professions , Hayward, California
Click
here to apply!
|