Maintenance Lead - 3rd Shift
Listed on 2026-08-09
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Maintenance Lead - 3rd Shift
Regular Full-Time Technical Oak Creek, WI, US
3 days ago Requisition
Job Title: Maintenance Lead
Department: Supply Chain
Reports to: Supervisor
The ideal candidate will possess and live by Thrive Freeze Dry core values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment, while adhering to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes in an effort to support the site’s business goals and objectives. Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment including but not limited to packaging equipment, machines, and other proprietary systems and machines.
Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments. Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities. Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties. Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. Perform all other duties as assigned or needed. Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
Perform on-call responsibilities as required. Coach and lead the Maintenance team for productivity and efficiencies at Supervisor or Manager’s guidance. Assistance in creating Standard Operating Procedures.
COMPETENCIES:
Living Mercer Values: Demonstrates the characteristics and behaviors of an individual who is living Thrive's values. Thrive's values are accountability, continuous improvement, integrity, personal growth and wellness, teamwork, and work-life balance.
Attendance: Attendance is essential in demonstrating dependability. A reliable team member is on time for all scheduled shifts and is present as scheduled. Any team member with two or more active steps of discipline for attendance does not meet expectations of position.
Performance :
Demonstrates the skills and abilities to perform his or her job. Any team member with two or more active steps of discipline for any combination of disciplinary actions does not meet expectations of position.
Safety :
Good judgement is demonstrated at all times to maintain a safe work environment. Any team member with two or more active steps of discipline for safety related incidents does not meet expectations of position.
Training: Current training is an indication of job preparedness from a safety, job skills, and food safety perspective. An employee that has completed all training expectations throughout the year as it pertains to his or her job requirements demonstrates that he or she meets the expectations of his or her position. A person that has past due trainings does not meet the expectations of his or her position.
SKILLS:
Electrical Troubleshooting: Must have strong electrical troubleshooting skills up to 480V
Basic Machine Operations: Must be familiar with the basic machine functions and operations.
Communication: Possesses strong communication skills and can explain complex concepts in ways everyone can understand. Is often seen as having strong interpersonal skills.
Continuous Improvement: Design, roadmap and continuous process/control improvement plans, leading implementation of both, including application/system change management for increased efficiency and effectiveness of processes or data.
Equipment Manual Comprehension :
Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance, service, or operation.
KPI's :
Track KPIs and reporting on cost savings, cost avoidance and efficiency gains.
Lead: Organize team to accomplish daily tasks and…
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