Lead Maintenance Technician

HelloFresh
Newark, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced maintenance technicians with leadership skills working in food production automation and conveyance systems.

Best fit for

  • Technicians with 4-6 years in conveyor and robotics maintenance seeking leadership roles.
    — “4-6 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics, and/or refrigeration repair and maintenance
  • Leaders comfortable mentoring teams and escalating technical issues when necessary.
    — “Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets and knowledge of equipment
  • Candidates adept at troubleshooting PLC logic systems and electrical schematics.
    — “Ability to read and understand basic schematics

Things to consider

  • Non-standard shift schedule: Sunday to Wednesday, 11:00am to 9:30pm.
    — “Shift: Sunday to Wednesday - 11:00am to 9:30pm
  • Up to 5% travel required for business purposes.
    — “Ability to travel as necessary (up to 5%) for business purposes

How to stand out

  • Highlight instances where you led root cause analysis for equipment downtime.
    — “Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events
  • Showcase experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
    — “Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
  • Demonstrate your ability to indirectly lead and influence teams.
    — “Ability to indirectly lead and influence a maintenance team
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Lead

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What success looks like

  • Maintain and repair conveyance and automation equipment
  • Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events
  • Mentor maintenance personnel
Typical background
4-6 years of experience in maintenance and repair

Skills & requirements

Required

Conveyor MaintenanceAutomation RepairRoot Cause AnalysisSafety ComplianceTeam Leadership

Preferred

PLC Logic Systems Troubleshooting

Stack & domain

ConveyorAutomationRoboticsRefrigerationMechanical And Electrical OperationsPlc Logic SystemsLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingMaintenanceOperations

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

Job Description: As a Lead Maintenance Technician, you will assist maintenance management in coordinating and leading work with the maintenance team to maintain and repair conveyance, automation and facilities equipment to support operations uptime and improve reliability of our systems.

Shift: Sunday to Wednesday - 11:00am to 9:30pm 

You will...

Lead and educate compliance with all safety, food safety, and security standards. 

Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned conveyors, automation, robotics and ancillary equipment as needed. 

Perform troubleshooting of assigned out of service equipment and correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower level technicians, and escalate to leadership and/or vendors as needed for additional troubleshooting.

Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate.

Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets and knowledge of equipment.

Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events.

Act as the maintenance Point of Contact in the absence of the maintenance leader for the site.

Assist managers in developing training materials and performing training.

Perform administrative functions including inventory management, assigning work, and minor project management as assigned.

Perform building project work as assigned.

You have...

4-6 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics, and/or refrigeration repair and maintenance including mechanical and electrical operations.

Advanced understanding of machinery and equipment.

Basic skill level in multiple computer software packages including Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.

Ability to read and understand basic schematics.

Ability to indirectly lead and influence a maintenance team.

Ability to travel as necessary (up to 5%) for business purposes.  

High School diploma or equivalent.

Excellent follow through, judgment, and common sense. "Make it happen" attitude.

Associates degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience working with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems and ability to troubleshoot these systems preferred.

You’ll get…

Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation

Generous PTO and additional sick leave

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment

Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)  

Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+

Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Newark, NJ Pay Range$36.50—$36.50 USD

Source: HelloFresh careers

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