Maintenance Lead

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The Maintenance Lead is responsible for daily and preventative maintenance to cover the needs of facilitating root cause of machine shutdowns. Oversee Maintenance Technician. This includes the need to support operations during high demand times to ensure the success of the business.

JOB DUTIES

Identify and record root causes to machine shutdowns to minimize down time

Facilitates the safe use of an oxylance to clear metal jams

Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels

Verify the implementation of solutions

Works with plant management to plan periodic maintenance and ensure correct parts are ordered for all equipment

Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment as needed (Includes Facility, Mechanical, and heavy machinery)

Clean areas of accumulation and sweep floor areas with forklift

Serve as needed for facility and functional support / Operate forklift for daily operation needs when short staffed

Perform other duties as assigned

Comply with all company policies and procedures

Identify safety hazards in the workplace

Possess a fundamental knowledge of plant equipment, troubleshooting & how to repair if necessary – including but not limited to pneumatics, hydraulics, machining, fabricating, and welding

Audit Switch gear panels for error codes causing disruption to production

Perform basic electrical wiring

Be an effective communicator

Must comply with all Environmental Management System (EMS) policies and procedures

Safety (OSHA) experience required

REQUIREMENTS

High School Graduate or equivalent

3-5 years’ experience of maintenance background

Must be willing to work flexible hours/shifts to support business needs (may include occasional weekends or holidays)

Experience with basic welding preferred

Experience with heavy equipment (forklift, front loader, etc.)

Extensive hand/ power tool experience preferred

Basic math, reading comprehension and writing skills

Work long hours doing repetitive motions in any weather

Dependable

Manages time effectively

Must be willing to help in other departments as needed

Ability to work independently or as a team

Must pass background check and drug screening

At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.

Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees' physical and mental health by providing:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) -- Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.

Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.

Employee Assistance Program -- 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.

Telemedicine -- All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day...including holidays!

Financial and Retirement Planning: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement:

401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.

Life and Disability Insurance -- Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.

Voluntary Life Protection Plans -- Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.

Rewards and Recognition Programs -- We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.

Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.

Employee Discount - Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.