Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Pay Rate: $47–$48/hour + $0.50/hour shift premium
Phone Stipend: $75/month
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Millwright / Afternoon Shift Lead to support maintenance operations in an automated distribution environment. This individual will serve as the senior maintenance person in the building during the afternoon shift, performing hands-on mechanical maintenance while providing day-to-day guidance and coordination for a team of 3–4 maintenance technicians and cleaners.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on conveyors, packaging machinery, and automated distribution equipment.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and maintenance procedures.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair dock doors, racking systems, and other building equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems and perform basic electrical troubleshooting.
- Perform welding and fabrication as required.
- Support the installation of new conveyors, machinery, and equipment in coordination with external contractors.
- Conduct basic troubleshooting of sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
- Order mechanical parts, monitor maintenance inventory, and ensure required materials are available.
- Plan and implement improvements to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Complete work orders accurately and maintain maintenance records in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Follow all company policies, maintenance procedures, and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Ensure maintenance activities comply with established work instructions, equipment standards, and safe work practices, including lockout/tagout procedures.
- Operate man lifts and other powered equipment when trained and authorized.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure maintenance work is completed in accordance with company standards.
Requirements
- Government Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A).
- Minimum 7 years of experience in an automated distribution environment.
- Previous team lead or leadership experience, with the ability to guide and coordinate maintenance technicians and cleaning personnel.
- Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and equipment repair.
- Experience with conveyor systems, packaging machinery, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, email, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures.
- Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and respond to equipment breakdowns and urgent maintenance requests.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of an industrial environment, including standing, walking, climbing, and lifting.
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or adjusted shifts when required.
