Machine Maintenance Lead

IMI plc

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The Maintenance Lead provides departmental leadership for maintenance and machine repair to assure that a superior level of support and services is always provided. The lead strives to continuously improve the operation, efficiency, and readiness level of the facility and manufacturing equipment. In addition, the Maintenance Lead serves as a resource for creating and maintaining preventive maintenance programs relating to machinery, equipment, and systems throughout the facility.

Onsite in Plymouth, MN.

• Responsible for the maintenance, repair and setup of robotics, CNC machines, vision systems, and other control driven equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical breakdown on machine equipment to include diagnosing problems, finding solutions, and making the repairs with minimal downtime utilizing electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering to get machines up and running to capacity
• Contact and interact with contractors for machine maintenance issues requiring outside expertise
• Supports the site TPM schedule for both operational equipment and facility systems under the direction of facility and operations managers
• Completes facility repairs as required; or arranges for outside vendors to complete repairs.
• Implement additional safety guarding as needed
• Fully support facility safety program and actively contribute to continuous improvement of facility safety performance
• Support large scale capital projects for machine, infrastructure, and tooling needs.
• Understanding of high voltage electrical system 480/208/110 3ph and 1ph
• Order parts for repair and develop correct inventory levels for spare parts utilizing the purchasing system database
• Estimate project costs, including labor and materials and suggest appropriate vendor to perform the work
• Properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• May perform other related assignments as needed

• 8+ years of general work experience in industrial equipment maintenance, CNC machine tooling, and construction maintenance or repair work
• Must have CNC Maintenance Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong electrical and hydraulic experience - Pneumatic experience is a plus
• Wiring machinery and making repairs to electrical components.
• Ability to frequently bend and stoop for equipment maintenance and repairs
• Ability to frequently carry up to 40lbs
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and regulations; and experience performing safety audits and reviews preferred
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance protocols, autonomous and preventative maintenance processes.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office required, including strong written/email communication experience

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or…