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PURPOSE

The Lead Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the efficient maintenance of production machinery and equipment and physical plant in accordance with state, Federal and company policies and procedures.  Supervises, on a day-to-day basis, activities of Maintenance staff and follows up of all work schedules and completed assignments. The Lead Mechanic reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helps to develop, schedule and control a preventative maintenance program to maintain production machinery and equipment in proper working condition.
• Assists the Maintenance Manager in the daily operations of the facility.
• Reports directly to the Maintenance Manager on issues, status and functions within the department, and assists in directing maintenance staff per direction of the Maintenance Manager.
• Will need to be “on call” to assist with any maintenance operational needs. Assists in planning a continual work schedule to maintain a safe and healthy condition on Company property in order to achieve the best working conditions for all employees.
• Assists in the coordination of activities of all workers engaged in the maintenance, electrical and mechanical operations and assists in their training where needed.  Helps to develop training programs and aids for trouble shooting.  Inspects jobs in process and at completion to ensure that standards of workmanship and safety are maintained.  Ensures proper maintenance of facility machinery and building. 
• Makes staffing, training, and discipline recommendations to Maintenance Manager. Recommend pay increases or promotions based on employees work performance and progress in gaining job knowledge to Maintenance Manager. 
• Assists in counseling employees as needed in regards to work performance, attendance, safety or other issues.
• Assists in conducting employee meetings to keep employees informed on goals, company policies/rules and safety. Assures employee/employer relationships are maintained. Attends other meetings as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous knowledge of machinery used in polyethylene film manufacturing. Three to five years’ experience in industrial maintenance, electrical or mechanical field or in a related experience. 
• Must possess strong leadership abilities.

EXPERIENCE

• Knowledgeable concerning mechanical and electrical principles and machining practices. Knowledgeable concerning modern fabrication and assembly techniques and machine-shop practices and techniques.
• Able to mentally visualize and comprehend all aspects of a manufacturing equipment or tooling problems, understand the inter-relationships of factors affecting a given situation, and to be attentive to detail.  Capable of efficiently integrating existing methods with innovations to economically solve production problems in a timely manner. 
• Has initiative and ability to work effectively with little direction. Must have good speaking and telephone skills. Must be able to read, write and understand English.  Experience in Word and Excel a plus.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees and outside vendors by telephone, in person and through written and verbal correspondence.
• Self motivated with superior problem solving skills.

SAFETY

Adheres to safety policies and procedures in compliance with Berry’s guidelines including wearing PPE in designated areas.  Visually inspects production area for tripping hazards, equipment safeguards, employee’s safety, and adherence to policies and maintains compliance with OSHA, other governmental agencies and housekeeping rules.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.  Able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must have very good mathematical skills with ability to figure formulas and complex equations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee must be able to keep up with moderate to high-speed production machines (including but not limited to winders, bag machines, printing presses, extruders, blenders, transformers, electrical panels, air conditioning equipment and pumps). Works with high temperature equipment and moving equipment of varying speeds.  Manual dexterity required with exposure to arm, wrist and back fatigue.  The employee continuously uses their arms, hands and fingers to handle, grasp, hold, grip and squeeze.  The employee routinely bends, kneels, squats, pulls and drags, climbs/descends stairs into/from the tower areas 50 to 65 feet in the air. The employee may at times climb vertical OSHA protected ladder 60 feet in the air outside on silo.  The employee may lift up to 65 pounds at times and stands approximately 7 hours and routinely walks to and from the production area consulting with maintenance and production staff and offering assistance where needed. The employees routinely steps up 1½ feet and pulls themselves into the seat of a forklift.  Be available by pager at all times for plant situations that may arise.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions on this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts and live electrical components.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud.  An essential part of this position is to work in a teamwork environment.  The employee is continuously exposed to temperature variances; extreme heat during the spring and summer and cold temperatures during the winter.