Lead Maintenance Mechanic

The Lead Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for conducting various machine maintenance and repair tasks involving technical and mechanical skills. This individual will support the facility manufacturing activities by ensuring equipment is maintained through the development and administration of a preventative maintenance schedule, by performing impromptu repairs to machines in a timely manner, and by supporting the installation, testing, and validation of new equipment and machines within the assigned manufacturing facility(s). As this position will function as a lead, individuals in this capacity will rely on extensive experience with demonstrated proficiencies. They will have the responsibility of training and directing the work of others, working autonomously under little/no supervision, and relying on extensive experience to make sound decisions when faced with maintenance/mechanical challenges.

• Performs installation, building, testing, calibrating, and maintenance of electrical components of a variety of production assemblies and plant related equipment.
• In support of production operations, will perform preventive maintenance, on manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment utilizing blueprints, technical manuals, or manufacturer specifications. This could involve electrical, electronics, mechanics, pneumatics, and hydraulics systems. Clearly record results, and recommendations or changes if needed on PM provided work orders.
• Responsible for the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment issues. Works with and/or supervises outside contractors as needed. Identifies opportunities for maintenance and process improvements, with supporting documentation.
• Recognize and perform machine adjustments to the various machine systems, operational interlocks, sensors, energy isolation systems, and other ancillary inputs to machine controls according to Company safety procedures.
• Analyze and determine corrective actions or repairs based on operational and trouble messages provided by Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) Display Monitors, CNC control panels or other similar display panels.
• Maintain certifications for calibrated equipment, maintenance documentation, machine history, maintain and update equipment manuals, component software, parament profiles, and all other appropriate documentation. Develop and/or refine training programs for new and existing automation equipment.
• Improve the performance of automated cells and equipment. Assist Engineering with installation, testing, application designs, modifications and validation of new production equipment.
• Ability to prioritize planned/unplanned work requests based on safety and or production needs for the facility, without direct supervision.
• Clearly understand and follow all Lock Out Tag Out procedures, and Arc Flash requirements as outlined in STERIS HSE/ procedures.
• Correctly identify replacement machine components, supplies and supplier. Make contact, make purchase decision based on cost and production needs, fill out requisition or make immediate purchase.
• Train all new mechanics as well as mentor current mechanics, ensuring they have the knowledge and training to remain relevant in their roles. Create work schedules for mechanics and direct the work during the shift or on off-shifts.
• Assigns and oversees daily tasks of the maintenance personnel and shares the accountability to the performance of these tasks in a timely and high-quality manner.
• Provides assigned team and/or supervisors with guidance and support to ensure tasks are completed as scheduled.
• Will assist the Maintenance Coordinator in the creation of the preventative maintenance schedule and will ensure schedule is adhered to; Will track schedule and report updates to coordinator/management upon request.
• Work autonomously (may work on an off-shift) with sole responsibility for leading the maintenance function of that shift, as well as other shifts where no lead is present.
  
  

1. High School Diploma or GED required.

2. Must continue to upgrade skills as needed to address changing technology and requirements.

3. Minimum five years of relevant multi-craft experience.

4. Minimum one year of training experience, preferably in a maintenance environment.

5. Consistent proficiency in the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams and machine design blueprints.

6. Must possess a basic knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems and be able to troubleshoot, diagnose, select, and install components related to the same.

7. Experience in diagnosing and repairing equipment alarm codes and malfunctions.

8. Conduct each maintenance activity independently and with safety being the priority.

9. Proficient use of MS Office

10. Willingness to work Overtime, if required

1. Technical College degree in Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool Technology or Electrical/Instrumentation.

2. Minimum one year of lead/supervisory experience.