Audubon Metals Texas LLC is accepting applications for a full-time Maintenance Lead Technician.  The person in this position will need to be able to work a 12 hour shift on an alternating 36/48 hour work week.  The ideal applicant will successfully lead a team of maintenance technicians in a fast-paced environment, learn quickly, and work well with everyone on the Maintenance team.

The Maintenance Lead Technician is responsible for supervising and performing PM’s and corrective work on production machinery.  Activities must be coordinated with management and production needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The Maintenance Lead Technician will supervise a team of technicians.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follow company policies and procedures related to equipment.
• Ensure maintenance technicians work safely.
• Supervise and prioritize activities for maintenance technicians on your team.
• Train maintenance technicians on your team.
• Communicate with managers on a regular basis.
• Perform repairs of equipment throughout plant.
• Troubleshoot various mechanical and equipment failures to determine needed repair.
• Perform scheduled PMs on all equipment.
• Replace broken or worn hydraulic lines and replace hydraulic cylinders as necessary.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot AC/DC electrical issues.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot and work on 12V and 24V DC electrical systems.
• Replace V-belts and pins on equipment.
• Ability to weld on equipment.
• Must be able to supply basic tools required on the department tool list.
• Responsible for properly documenting PM findings to analyze and determine the need for additional repairs.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Previous experience working in industrial maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels of the organization.
• Understands how to prioritize tasks.
• Feels comfortable directing team members.
• Troubleshooting abilities as well as a mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to read Ladder Logics.
• Metal cutting and fabrication capabilities.
• Must adhere to all Safety and Environmental policies for all equipment maintenance operations.
• Responsible for wearing all required PPE in accordance to company standards and in regards to tasks being performed.
• Maintain 7S organization as related to equipment.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or Higher
  
  • Previous experience in a similar setting is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time in a hot or cold environment
  • Standard shift is 12 hours
• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push and pull materials
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, squat, sit, balance, twist at the waist and neck, and/or crouch to perform work over the duration of the shift
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to function in a loud, dusty, hot, cold, or humid environment for the duration of the shift.