Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Maintenance Lead

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For the Maintenance Lead role within Valmont we are looking for a highly driven individual to perform and mentor skilled technical work in areas of installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will, while working under the direct supervision of the Production Supervisor, direct all activities regarding maintenance and facility maintenance operations at their site.

This is done within prescribed codes, and according to prescribed procedures, specifications, and drawings. This Lead role has a wide electromechanical knowledge and high degree of proficiency.

Shifts available:

Weekend Nights:
Friday to Sunday - 5pm-5am (Tulsa Location)

Days:
Monday to Friday 7am-3:30pm (Claremore Location)

Essential Functions

• Must be able to perform all job activities related to the employee's current maintenance classification at a high level
• Responsible for making sure that all maintenance employees are using and wearing all required PPE for their specific duties
• Responsible for reporting all injuries that transpire on the shift to the Supervisor and the EHS Manager as soon as possible
• Understand the goals for their respective department and drive the team to meet or surpass those goals
• Assist the Supervisor to coordinate the maintenance employees to complete repairs and special projects to meet goals within the department and the site
• Coach and motivate the crew to perform at their highest level
• Help introduce and drive Lean techniques and methodologies
• Understand and drive cost reduction efforts within the department and the site
• Responsible for enforcement of all Valmont policies and procedures within the department
• Ensure employee engagement and morale within the department, informing supervisor or HR department of any causes for immediate or major concern
• Manage activities related to daily maintenance scheduling to complete all breakdown repairs in a timely manner
• Assist Supervisor with ordering and tracking of spare parts and working with MRO as needed
• Establish and enforce quality expectations to meet or exceed the customers' expectations
• Promote, institute, and maintain a safe, clean, and hazard free work environment
• Be responsible for the maintenance of the facility, housekeeping, and equipment during the shift
• Create corrective work orders, release PM work orders and ensure on time completion
• Review projects and work assignments for potential hazards and recommend safest ways to complete the job
• Ensure that maintenance mechanics are following the LOTO provisions of the hazardous energy control program
• Responsible for performing preventative maintenance & repairs on all plant equipment and facilities including hydraulic machines, presses, shears, cranes, welders, mechanical clutches, drive trains, etc.
• Responsible for the repair of worn parts, straightens and fabricates fixtures. Makes new installation of equipment and performs major repairs/replacements.
• Seek opportunities for efficiencies and improvements within the maintenance department.
• Proper installation of equipment ensuring that necessary safety standards are adhered to.
• Performs maintenance tasks according to production needs to minimize downtime.
• Support manufacturing demands including working during non-peak hours (e.g., off-shifts, holidays, weekends, etc.) as required/assigned).
• Respond to on-duty emergency requests and after-hours call-ins.
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