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WestRock Company Lead Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Lead Maintenance Technician - Winston-Salem, NC
Shift: 2nd shift
SUMMARY:
The Lead Maintenance Technician provides leadership and direction to the other maintenance technicians in the department and is responsible for communicating and maintaining established work priorities to the shift employees and for providing continuity of information from shift to shift. The Lead responsibilities are in addition to the employee's responsibilities as a technician in their assigned classification.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Perform all duties required of the current classification that technician currently holds
Serve as working leader; function as Supervisor in his/her absence
Establish priorities, assign tasks, coordinate work projects and monitor the work of other maintenance personnel as determined by the Supervisor
Responsible for timely response to plant pages and for dispatching technicians appropriately
Gather pertinent information from outgoing shift leader/scheduler and provide updated priorities to oncoming shift leader/scheduler
Act as liaison to vendors and contractors as needed
Inspect the work of other maintenance personnel and contractors and report deficiencies to the supervisor to initiate corrective measures, if needed
Maintain maintenance records, as required by Supervisor
Requisition and/or purchase supplies, materials, tools, machine parts and other necessary equipment with supervisor approval; initiate purchase orders as requested by supervisor
Provide expertise and support in determining machine capabilities for jobs/functions to assist supervisor
when needed
Maintain maintenance records, as required by Supervisor
Assist in training other maintenance personnel
Provide input to supervisor regarding technicians' performance
Assure departmental compliance with OSHA and EPA requirements and Company safety rules and safe work practices
Respond to, report, remove or correct safety and environmental hazards in the facility
Other duties as assigned.
Assigned overtime is mandatory
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities, however, may provide direction to and monitor the work of other maintenance staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or GED minimum.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and
procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and strong computer skills.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Position requires a minimum of 5 years maintenance experience and/or a combination of work experience and relevant education or technical training; ability to lead and coordinate the work activities of self and others, and flexibility in schedule with ability to work different shifts if needed
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described in the Task Development Worksheet are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described in the Task Development Worksheet are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
