Lead Maintenance Technician (m/w/d)

Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

Silfab Solar is the leading automated solar panel manufacturing facility in North America. We are an international leader in the development, manufacturing, distribution, and innovation of high efficiency PV modules, operating with Just-In-Time manufacturing and leveraging over 40 years of solar experience. Our multiple state of the art facilities, utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce solar modules with superior performance and reliability specifically designed for the North American market.

At Silfab Solar, our team members have been actively shaping sustainable solutions since its inception and we are looking to grow our team of 700+ experts who are dedicated to our mission and to evolving technology for the next generation of solar products.

Job Description

The Lead Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing preventative and predictive maintenance to all production equipment. In addition to this, they are responsible for being a senior member of the maintenance team, and provide leadership and expertise to other technicians, as well as audit completed PMs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 7 maintenance technicians on shift.
• Coordinate with shift leadership team to ensure desired outcomes.
• Synchronize with production, quality, and maintenance personnel as needed.
• Ensure proper usage of CMMS.
• Monitor and enforce PM completion and work order completion for corrective actions.
• Maintain production equipment to maximize operating performance and assist with maintaining electrical spare parts’ inventory levels.
• Perform repairs on equipment to restore it to proper and safe working conditions.
• Perform installation, set up, modification, and relocation of equipment to accommodate or improve production requirements.
• Read/write electrical and electronic schematics/diagrams, basic hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Ensure the production schedule is not jeopardized due to machine breakdown, or unsafe operating conditions and inform Maintenance Manager about change in electric circuits and update original diagrams.
• Always follow LOCK OUT procedure on unsafe machines/machines being serviced.
• Adhere to work orders, preventive/predictive maintenance systems by filling in required forms and organize workplace to comply with housekeeping requirements.
• Perform preventative/predictive maintenance to all production equipment as required.
• Complete electrical and mechanical projects based on direction given from Maintenance Supervisor as required by government regulation.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and follow company safety policies, procedures, and regulations always.
• Initiate and complete all other jobs, projects and special assignments as directed by Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and recommend measures to improve health and safety.
• Repair and replace electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic and electronic components such as motors, contactors, relays, timers, types of switches, PLCs, light curtains, motor controls and valves.

Qualifications

Skills

• Able to read wiring diagrams, electrical/mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic schematics and ladder/function block logic.
• Working knowledge of industrial PCs and PLCs (Siemens Step 7, Beckhoff TwinCat, etc.) and electric circuitry consisting of contactors, relays, main voltage/control voltage, limit switches and proximity sensors.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Traits

• Team oriented.
• Reliability and continuous improvement-driven.
• High degree of attention to detail, precision and follow through.
• Willing and able to work rotating shift.
• Be able to conceive and manage small projects.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum 6 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience.

Preferred:

• A technical certificate from trade school.

Compensation and Benefits

• $32-45/Hour
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Savings Account option
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program