Lead Maintenance Mechanic
Req ID:
46870
Job Category:
Maintenance
Location:

West Chicago, IL, US, 60185

Workplace Type:
Onsite

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HuFriedyGroup is a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and infection prevention products. Our 10,000-plus products, hand-crafted by highly skilled artisans, are known for their precision, performance, longevity, reliability, and quality. To help dental professionals be The Best in Practice, HuFriedyGroup provides a unique combination of world class products, value-added services, clinical education, and dental community platforms that result in superior clinician performance and enhanced safety for dental professionals and their patients. Working at HuFriedyGroup is so much more than a job, as every employee has a part in driving and supporting the organization's inspirational vision to be a global force in advancing dental performance through Best-In-Practice dentistry that improves lives around the world.

Position Summary

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.

Duties

• 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.
  

Required Experience

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

Preferred Experience

1. Technical College degree in Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool Technology or Electrical/Instrumentation.
2. Minimum one year of lead/supervisory experience.

HuFriedyGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Req ID:
46870
Job Category:
Maintenance
Location:

West Chicago, IL, US, 60185

Workplace Type:
Onsite

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