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Dee Zee

Lead Maintenance Tech, 1st shift

Dee Zee, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319

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Position Overview Lead Maintenance Tech, 1st shift Dee Zee • Des Moines, IA, United States

Position Summary Schedule and direct a crew of Maintenance Technicians involved in one or more functions of Maintenance. Train and provide work direction and guidance while performing work in one or more of the skilled trades of Maintenance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Must be willing and able to work in an environment exposed to elements that can include but are not limited to coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise, and uncontrolled temperatures.

Essential Functions

Prioritize, schedule, layout, assign, and coordinate the work of assigned staff to accomplish maintenance tasks

Provide training, work direction, and guidance while performing work

Assist with scheduling work and determining needs for equipment and supplies

Report to Maintenance Manager any unusual technical or personnel issues

Provide input to performance reviews and monitor work of assigned crew members

Perform a variety of skilled work in different buildings of company

Construct, rebuild, and repair company equipment and facilities including wood and metal structures

Perform various HVAC and plumbing duties including cut, thread, assemble and lay pipe

Assist in the purchase, installation, repair, and maintenance of various plumbing, heating and air conditioning fixtures

Perform welding and metal fabrication

Perform a wide variety of skilled journey‑level work in the maintenance and repair of equipment

Diagnose and repair electronic ignition systems for heaters, furnaces and hot water heaters

Ensure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, state and local codes, regulations and requirements

Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drills, and hand tools to perform repairs and maintenance work

Operate company vehicles and perform heavy physical labor

Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and proper working condition

Assist in the purchase, installation, maintenance and repair or electrical wiring and fixtures

Perform trouble shooting to repair or replace fans, motors etc.

Perform repairs to motors lighting circuits, and to communication and audio‑visual equipment

Estimate cost of labor and materials for work orders and obtain competitive prices for equipment and supplies

Perform a variety of skilled building maintenance repairs to doors, windows, roofs and other building parts and construct or assemble furniture and other wood and metal structures

Perform skilled maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment and test and replace circuits, coordinate emergency repairs and large complex projects, troubleshoot and correct defective switches, receptacles, ballasts and other wiring;

Perform routine mechanical electrical maintenance

Maintain records in company software related to work orders and materials and labor

With guidance, purchase tools, equipment, and materials and operate light trucks to pick up or deliver equipment and supplies

Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with 6S procedures, rules, and regulations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Ability to stop the production line and/or prevent shipment of products due to nonconformance or potential nonconformance products to our customers.

Support the environmental policy with proactive process implementation, improvement suggestions, reducing waste, and acting on environment performance results and findings.

Skills & Abilities

Establish, maintain, and foster cooperative working relations with others

Ability to utilize a variety of hand tools and equipment

Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, JLG lifts

Technical aspects of field of specialty

Knowledgeable of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies

Basic record keeping techniques

Knowledgeable of proper trade tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in skilled and general maintenance and repair involving electrical, heating, and air conditioning, plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding or automotive mechanic

Effectively and safely operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment

Interpret shop drawings, sketches and work orders

Ability to communicate and follow oral and written directions

Estimating ability

Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Observe legal and defensive driving practices

Position Qualifications Education

Experience Five years' experience in one or more of the maintenance trades; Robotics experience – PLC how to write and troubleshoot preferred; Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Computer Skills Must demonstrate computer literacy.

Certificates & Licenses Electrical Apprentice or licensed by state preferred; HVAC license would be an advantage; Must have a Valid Driver's license; Must pass and maintain written and driving test for forklift certification.

Other Requirements Ability to be on call outside normal work hours.

Physical Demands Lift/Capture:

Stand (F), Walk (F), Sit (F), Handling/Fingering (F), Reach Outward (F), Reach Above Shoulder (F), Climb (O), Crawl (O), Squat or Kneel (F), Bend (F); Weight: 10 lbs or less (O), 11‑20 lbs (O), 21‑50 lbs (O), 51‑100 lbs (O), Over 100 lbs (N).

Push/Pull:

12 lbs or less (O), 13‑25 lbs (O), 26‑40 lbs (O), 41‑100 lbs (O).

Legend:

O – Occasionally; F – Frequently; N – Not Applicable.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. Travel between Dee Zee Metro locations may be necessary and will vary based on production needs. A valid Driver's License will be required for such travel.

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