Sr. Electro Mechanical Lead

Company: VPET USA, LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 6, 2025

Job Description:

Electro Mechanical Manager oversees the facility, manufacturing equipment, machine processes and related tooling. This includes assisting in the scheduling of all repairs/projects, and collaborates with site manager to improve operational efficiency of the facility. Drives activities that result in the repair/maintenance, upgrade, installation of plant machinery. This will include manufacturing equipment, facility maintenance, machine process controls, and the related tooling. Executes a variety of technical tasks related to the facility, manufacturing equipment maintenance, machine process, its' related tooling, directs the Technician Supervisor, and provides general and/or technical assistance to the Blow Molding Technicians.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations while using company resources in line with the Health and Safety policies.
• Lead and coordinate the Technicians' work assignments and documentation requirements, including downtime reporting in Guidewheel with the Plant Site Leader and the Operations Lead.
• Assist in improving facility safety procedures and adherence to OSHA standards.
• Schedule repairs, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and support equipment to ensure continuous production operations in conjunction with the Site Manager.
• Evaluate maintenance work orders to determine priorities and assignments using internal or external resources based on technical expertise and availability.
• Confer with senior technical management to resolve maintenance issues and recommend measures to improve conditions of machines and equipment.
• Assist in developing a preventive maintenance program with internal or external maintenance staff to ensure optimum equipment uptime.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Research alternative suppliers and methods of technology to perform maintenance work, balancing cost and quality.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests, determine causes, and recommend solutions to the Site Manager and Sr. Technical Managers for the related equipment.
• Participate with the Site Manager in discussing and reviewing capital expenditure needs and recommend plans to leadership for future expenditures.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies required for projects.
• Assist in training staff to ensure best practices are used on all shifts and by all technicians in changing over and setting up blow molders and related downstream equipment.
• Assist the Site Manager in assigning and managing standard facilities duties in landscaping, office, janitorial, carpentry, painting, HVAC, roofing, and security using internal and external resources.
• Inspect buildings and equipment for repair and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and prepare reports for management review.
• May be required to travel throughout the company network to assist other locations in the completion of training or work assignments as requested.
• Weekend and evening work required.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Technical or Vocational degree/certificate and 10+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of advanced mechanical principles including electrical theory and practice, hydraulic theory and practice, pneumatic theory and practice, and OSHA 70E NFPA standards.
• Basic to advanced troubleshooting of mechanically operated machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC controlled machinery and ancillary equipment.BENEFITS:
  • Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance program.
  • 401K plan, Employer contributes 3%, up to 5%.
  • Vacation and Sick Pay.
  • Holiday Pay.
  • Basic life insurance (25K).We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.
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