Lead Maintenance Technician

HelloFresh
Newark, NJ
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior maintenance professionals with technical expertise in automation and conveyance systems who can lead and mentor teams in a dynamic, on-site work environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4-6 years of hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance experience in automation and conveyor systems.
    — “4-6 years of experience with conveyor, automation, robotics, and/or refrigeration repair and maintenance including mechanical and electrical operations.”
  • Individuals who have experience leading or mentoring maintenance teams and managing root cause analyses.
    — “Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets and knowledge of equipment.”
  • Professionals who are comfortable with on-site work and can manage rotating shift schedules in a fast-paced setting.
    — “Sunday to Wednesday - 11:00am to 9:30pm  Wednesday to Saturday - 11:00am to 9:30pm”

Things to consider

  • Travel is a small but necessary component of the role, requiring up to 5% business travel.
    — “Ability to travel as necessary (up to 5%) for business purposes.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with root cause analysis and team leadership in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events.”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with CMMS systems and your ability to document work effectively.
    — “Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate.”
  • Emphasize your skills in troubleshooting PLC logic and working with electrical and mechanical systems.
    — “Experience working with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems and ability to troubleshoot these systems preferred.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • reduced downtime
  • improved reliability
Typical background
mechanical/electrical maintenance

Skills & requirements

Required

MaintenanceTroubleshootingSafety ComplianceTrainingRoot Cause Analysis

Preferred

PLCAutomation

Stack & domain

Conveyor RepairAutomation RepairRobotics RepairRefrigeration RepairPreventive MaintenanceTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisCMMSInventory ManagementTrainingLeadershipMentoringProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkMaintenanceOperationsFacilities

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.

Shifts Available:

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

Wednesday to Saturday - 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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