Lead Maintenance RTE 2nd

Job Title:

Lead Maintenance RTE

Location:

Gainesville, GA

Department:
Maintenance

Reports to:

Maintenance Supervisor

Normal

Work Schedule:

The typical working hours vary depending on the schedule offered , with a 30
-minute lunch.

John Soules Foods is a thriving family-owned food company that has made a positive difference for its customers and consumers for nearly 50 years. Our purpose and promise of Great Food, Made Simple® drives us. Based in Tyler, Texas, the company is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the number one producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the USA.

We proudly serve a broad portfolio of great-tasting, high-quality products sold throughout the US via retail, food service distributors, and restaurants. Our wide array of national customers includes prominent organizations such as Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, Sysco, and HEB. The company was established in 1975 by John Soules Sr., and the business is now in the second generation of family leadership.

The organization has expanded dramatically over the past decade, and with its continued growth, it now has annual sales of approximately $1 billion . The company employs over 2,000 individuals and has three manufacturing facilities in Gainesville, Georgia;
Valley, Alabama; and its headquarters in Tyler, Texas .

This position is responsible for supporting the operational needs of the facility by performing maintenance tasks and ensuring equipment reliability throughout the plant. The Maintenance Lead Tech plays a key role in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production machinery, utility systems, and the general building structure. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

High school or tech school education and 3 years of factory-related experience in a maintenance environment , A bility to perfor m general maintenance tasks directed or assigned by the supervisor . Familiar with hand tools and power tools , common in maintenance work. W illing to work overtime , including weekends as need ed, and must have excellent attendance and good communication skills , and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment .

Understanding of Lockout/tagout procedures.

Prior experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment , Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Experience performing preventive maintenance procedures. Technical school certification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance , Previous experience operating or maintaining DSI or similar automated cutting equipment , a strong focus and ability to work in a team-oriented environment , and the ability to learn multiple tasks .

Self-motivate d, strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities include performing routine and emergency maintenance on production equipment and utility systems, troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, and completing preventive maintenance tasks in a timely manner . The Lead technician is expected to detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to supervision, maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and tools, and support plant operations with machinery adjustments or installations.

This position also involves assisting and communicating with outside contractors when necessary, following all prescribed safety regulations and procedures at all times , and contributing to the achievement of production goals by minimizing equipment downtime. Additional duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

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