Maintenance Team Lead Bongards' Creameries is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead based out of our Humboldt facility. The maintenance team lead is responsible for directing and assisting maintenance personnel with troubleshooting, installing and repairing cheese making machines, all associated processes as well as maintaining the facility as a whole.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Assist maintenance manager with delegation of preventative maintenance tasks
- Provide assistance and guidance (Train, Coach and Mentor) maintenance team members
- Inspect and test equipment to diagnose problem(s)
- Become trained and knowledgeable on all GMP and HACCP guidelines
- Become trained and certified on Powered Industrial TrucksLearn Squid Ink, Keyence, ROSS and other associated on site systems
- Inspect and test equipment to diagnose problem(s)
- Perform preventative maintenance on all assigned facility related equipment according to schedule
- Disassemble defective equipment to find root cause
- Install new or refurbished part(s) and coordinate subcontractor activities
- Repair or replace components for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, refrigeration equipment
- Record repairs done and inventory parts used
- Inspect and test system to verify system compliance with schematics and specifications
- Work in a safe and efficient manner
- Must report all Food Safety and quality concerns to immediate supervisor or designated replacementMust be comfortable to work indoor/outdoor, cold/warm environments, crawl spaces and elevated areas
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous maintenance lead experience in a production/manufacturing environment preferred
- Excellent Math and Reading skills
- Excellent mechanical aptitude with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
- Electrical experience with DC, AC (up to 480V 3 phase) preferred
- Strong knowledge of Schematics, PLCs, Ladder Logic, Robotics preferred
- Ability to work independently
- Must adhere to and follow all Safety, OSHA, GMP, other guidelines and regulations
- Must maintain highest quality standards for plant and equipment cleanliness
- Must report all food safety problems to immediate supervisor or designated replacementMust be able to lift up to 55 lbs
- Ability to spend long periods of time standing
Schedule: Night Shift 6:00pm to 6:00am Monday Friday, occasional Saturday, Sunday
Benefits:- Medical Prescription Drug Dental VisionPaid time off (PTO)401(k) with company match
- Disability, life and voluntary insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Profit Sharing
- Internal Career Opportunities
Bongards Creameries is a member owned COOP that has been operating since 1908. We take pride in our agricultural roots and our mission to provide a sustainable market for our patron's milk. Our vision is to be the best dairy organization and to be an employer of choice in the region. People come to Bongards for a variety of reasons, but they stay because they are valued, listened to and rewarded for their efforts.
