Lead Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift ...

Under general supervision, this position will be responsible for ensuring prompt customer service to all production and support areas regarding daily maintenance operations. Other responsibilities include - providing direction and leadership for shift mechanics regarding work assignments, equipment operation, shift reports, quality, food and human safety, GMP compliance, sanitation, maintenance shop cleanliness, break/lunch administration, training, etc. 5 - 8 hour days, every other weekend. 10am-830pm Pay starting at $41.00 - $48.00 DOQ Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 6PM-6AM Duties and Responsibilities: Trains new employees and assigns tasks to Mechanics; explains work procedures, demonstrates operation of diagnostic equipment, and checks work in progress and upon completion for compliance with department work and safety standards. Provides emergency unscheduled troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment during the manufacturing process, performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production and facility equipment. Performs mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and carpentry troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production line machines. Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Creates and modifies preventive maintenance procedures. Coordinates and expedites repair operations with production supervisors. Coordinate work orders, monitors progress and ensures high-quality repairs. Plan and execute preventative maintenance plans. Provide daily departmental reports (project status, downtime/repair logs). Communicate equipment issues with other shift Leads and Production Supervisors to ensure equipment issues are observed and/or addressed. Install and test new food manufacturing, packaging, and processing equipment. Identify and justify equipment improvements and modifications. Assist with developing, planning, scheduling, and implementing capital projects. Utilize computer tools to track and record maintenance activities. Report unsafe conditions and work-related accidents to Team Leader, Plant Manager, or Safety Manager immediately. Ensuring daily adherence to the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Lock Out Tag Out procedures (LOTO), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Regulations. All other duties assigned. Minimum Job Requirements: Education/Certifications and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Valid Driver's License. Two to four years of manufacturing maintenance experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Proficient in working with cutting torch, grinder, drill press, milling machine, lathe, and hand tools. Proficient in working with motors, brakes, and clutches. Proficient in welding and metal fabrications. Proficient in hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Proficient in troubleshooting hardwire controls of 480 and 120 volts. Must also be able to read electrical schematics and blueprints. Must have basic PLC experience. Must be available to work off shifts. Demonstrate experience in high volume production environment (Food industry a plus). Good verbal and written skills. Work easily while under pressure in a busy environment with shifting priorities. Working Conditions and Physical Effort: Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks and hazards, such as working around mechanical equipment, mechanical hazards, forklifts, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire and explosives hazards, communicable diseases. Position requires the ability to stand; walking around office, warehouse, and plant; lifting and carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; and reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting on a daily basis. Also requires the ability to see; hear; and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette. Bump caps, safety glasses, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, lockout devices, fall protection and any other personal protective equipment, as defined by C.H. Guenther and Son will be provided. Work involves frequent exposure to time pressures, frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, tedious, and exacting work, irregular work schedule and/ or overtime, noisy and/or distracting environment, working closely with others as part of a team, and on rare occasion's emergency situations. Supervisory Responsibilities: Provide direction and leadership, under general supervision, for shift mechanics regarding work assignments, equipment operation, shift reports, quality, food and human safety, GMP compliance, sanitation, maintenance shop cleanliness, break/lunch administration, training, etc. Expectations: Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company's Core Values in People, Quality and Growth. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more! For additional information about our company, go to C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required. AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer No Recruiters or Search Agencies We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more! For additional information about our company, go to C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers. Click here for more information regarding E-verify. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required. AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer

Created: 2026-03-10