Maintenance Repairer

Company: Lignetics Inc.
Location: Brownsville
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

Description:Maintenance SupervisorJob Type: Full timeSalary: $80,000 - $95,000 / yr DOE** Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.Maintenance Supervisor Position Summary: Position has the responsibility to coordinate and execute maintenance of the Brownsville Plant.Maintenance Supervisor Primary Objectives:

• The Maintenance Manager ensures safety of Lignetics and contract personnel through use of best safety practices (LOTO, confined space, electrical safety, Safety Concern Forms, incident investigation, etc.)
• Responsible for the maintenance operations concerned with the installation and repair of all machinery and other mechanical and electrical equipment used in the production operation.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance program to ensure safe working conditions, minimal production downtime, and equipment sustainability
• Maintain inventories and order parts, as needed, for equipment
• Consult, obtain bids, and work closely with outside contractors
• Supervise and train Millwrights and LME apprentice to troubleshoot all equipment on plant site
• Manage and participate in the rebuild or repair of pellet mills, conveyors, screws, gearboxes, chains using hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Prioritize and delegate maintenance schedules and activities, track production down time, schedule maintenance days and weekend projects
• Drive improvement in all maintenance systems by learning and supporting the Maintenance Excellence program
• Provide regular reports to Plant Manager regarding safety and maintenance concerns and projects
• Participate in employee performance management, hiring, disciplinary and termination meetingsMaintenance Supervisor Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) card preferred
  • Journeyman Millwright card preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in journeyman level millwright or equivalent experience
  • PLC knowledge a plus
  • Basic understanding of electrical concepts
  • Project planning & implementation, PM program experience, and supervisory experience preferred
  • Experience developing/implementation/managing PM programs preferred
  • Basic knowledge of computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)Working Conditions: The Maintenance Manager will spend time in the plant working on equipment and/or directing his team to complete projects or repairs. In addition, office time will be used for planning, scheduling, and reporting.
    • Will need to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion
    • Will need to walk, climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch to inspect site conditions as needed
    • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including eye and ear protection, respiratory protective gear, fall prevention harnesses, and other gear that may be required for access to certain areas of a Lignetics facility
    • Good reasoning and problem-solving skills
    • Will be exposed to slippery surfaces, pinch points, trip and fall hazards, and overhead obstacles
    • Must be able to work under a variety of weather conditionsAcknowledgement: This Maintenance Manager job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. All requirements are subject to change over time. This job description does not imply any type of employment contract; employment is at will. Maintenance Supervisor Benefits:
      • Annual Bonus
      • Employee referral bonus program
      • 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
      • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
      • Educational assistance
      • Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
      • 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
      • Employee heating pellet program
      • Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE About Lignetics, Inc. Lignetics, Inc. offers clean, renewable solutions. We have 30 years of experience innovating eco-friendly essentials for everyday life. Lignetics manufactures a variety of consumer brands in several different categories including wood pellets for home heating, BBQ pellets for grilling, wood pellets and shavings for animal bedding, and a wood fiber-based cat litter. Each of our products have unique features and benefits but are all linked with a wonderful recycled, renewable, sustainable, and carbon neutral story. We turn recycled sawdust into value-add, branded consumer products.Lignetics believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or on any other protected status under state, local or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination. #ID23Requirements:Compensation details: 85000-95000 Hourly WagePIe6c73b0e1d82-31181-35274974

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