Maintenance Team Lead

Company Description

BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers. 

The Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for safely performing emergency and preventative repairs to plant machinery and infrastructure. The Maintenance Team Lead responds to the needs of the production supervisor in the event of an unplanned failure on the production line. The Maintenance Team Lead effectively utilizes manpower and equipment to complete all repairs in a timely manner, thereby minimizing non-productive hours and enhancing customer satisfaction

Key Focus Areas

• Responsible for safely performing emergency and preventative repairs to plant machinery and infrastructure.
• Responsible for advanced troubleshooting of plant mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Responsible for responding to the needs of the production supervisor in the event of an emergency breakdown. Effectively utilizes manpower and equipment to complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the cleanup of Maintenance and work areas where repairs are performed.
• Responsible for the safe and prudent use of company equipment and tools. Also, ensures a safe work environment by utilizing Lock-out/Tag-out procedures and reporting any unsafe condition.
• Responsible for the inventory of maintenance supplies. Informs the Maintenance Manager and/or Maintenance Planner when supplies have been removed from stock and require replenishment. Provides ordering information for replenishment of stock.  
• Responsible for utilizing the Work Order system both in entering work orders and completing work orders, as directed by the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Planner.
• Reports to the Maintenance Manager or Production Supervisor during off-shifts and weekends.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with the fundamental principles associated with the Quality and Environmental Management System in place at BCP.
• Communicates daily with internal personnel from Production and Quality Control to assist in resolving problems and achieving company goals
• Other duties as assigned.

Foundational Experience

Required Qualifications & Experience: To be considered for this position, you must possess the following qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Hold a Technology Diploma, Trade Certification or a minimum of five years of experience as an Industrial Mechanic and/or Electrician
• PLC and basic drives experience
• Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge
• Proficient communication skills – particularly, the ability to explain complex electrical issues.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work, such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting, and bending for extended periods of time.

Desired Qualifications: To be considered an ideal candidate, you should possess some or all of the following qualifications:

• Metals, coating, roll forming or industrial maintenance experience
• PLC experience, preferably Allen Bradley such as SLC 500, RSlogix 5/500/5000, PLC5, ControlLogix, Micrologix, and Panelview systems

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates strong computer proficiency, including the ability to learn and use new systems.
• Demonstrates strong practical aptitude in diagnosing and resolving equipment issues; able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Good, professional communication skills
• Ability to learn processes, equipment specifications, and company standards through active use of resources, manuals, training, policies, and collaboration with colleagues.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment

Work Environment

The employee may be required to enter areas that are near moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, and extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate and may require the use of hearing protection. The employee will be required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing certain manufacturing areas. 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; bend; stoop; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance. The employee will be required to be capable of lifting a minimum weight of 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close-up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.