Lead Maintenance Tech - 1st Shift

Job Description

Milgard Windows and Doors is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader for our Tacoma, Washington location. This role involves leading maintenance teams tasked with executing preventative maintenance and repairs on electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other production equipment within a manufacturing environment.

Milgard Windows and Doors is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader for our Tacoma, Washington location. This role involves leading maintenance teams tasked with executing preventative maintenance and repairs on electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other production equipment within a manufacturing environment.

The hourly compensation range is $40.00 – $45.00, depending on experience.

There may be overtime work required, depending on business needs.

SHIFT
- Monday
- Friday - 1st shift

MITER Brands is a family of leading window and door brands united by our passion for quality and driven by the relentless pursuit of 100%. At MITER Brands, we are reframing what’s possible – for our team, our customers, and communities across America.

• Supervision:
  Guide and oversee the work of assigned maintenance team members, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Performance Tracking:
  Monitor maintenance key performance indicators in real-time and report findings to the Maintenance Manager.
• Disciplinary Action:
  Manage minor disciplinary issues within the team, referring more serious matters to the maintenance supervisor for resolution.
• Training and Orientation:
  Assist in planning and preparing training sessions and orientation programs for new maintenance team members, fostering their growth and integration into the team.

• Incorporate Vision and Values:
  Integrate MITER’s vision and values into daily activities and behaviors, inspiring and motivating others to uphold the Miter philosophy.
• Safety Compliance:
  Ensure strict adherence to all safety policies and procedures, including the use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Work Planning:
  Collaborate with the maintenance manager and planner to establish Preventative Maintenance (PM) work priorities, secure necessary supplies, and evaluate the skills required for task completion.
• Production Equipment Assessment:
  Evaluate production equipment priorities to organize work assignments effectively.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Engage with team members to discuss upcoming PM work orders and delegate tasks based on individual skills and experience.
• Safety and Efficiency:
  Ensure maintenance and repair tasks are completed safely, effectively, and promptly.
• Technical Support:
  Provide assistance to team members facing technical challenges or advanced issues with their assignments.
• Quality Inspection:
  Inspect the work performed by team members to ensure standards are met.
• Resource Auditing:
  Audit workers' time, materials, and other resources for inventory management purposes.
• Liaison Role:
  Act as a liaison between production leadership and the maintenance team, collaborating with production leads and supervisors to prioritize business goals.
• Problem-Solving:
  Partner with the maintenance team to address roadblocks or challenges effectively.
• Additional Duties:
  Perform other related duties as assigned to support team operations.

• Extensive knowledge of production equipment, such as electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, fabrication, etc.
• Must be able to read and follow blueprints and schematics.
• Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) experience required.
• Sense of urgency and self-motivation with leadership abilities to generate results.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to identify issues and to determine repairs that are needed.
• Ability to plan maintenance schedules for production demands.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, CMMS (FiiX is a plus) or related software as needed to complete reports, logs, and inventory.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree in engineering or…