Maintenance Lead

• Complete rebuild planning by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; and resolving problems
• Ensure that equipment is properly set up, maintained, and operated according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Drive and maintain safety standards while being an active participant on the safety team
• Provide training and guidance to staff, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively. Identify training needs and organize relevant training programs
• Train and onboard employees
• Manage day-to-day work activity such as changeovers, PM schedule and repairs
• Maintain housekeeping according to 5S standards, promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and company policies, and conduct regular safety inspections, provide training on safe work practices, and address any safety concerns promptly
• Inspect tools before installation, and after removal, to ensure all parts are in good working condition
• Analyze data; investigate issues; identify solutions; recommend action
• Support tooling preventive maintenance programs, oversee and coordinate the activities to ensure smooth and efficient operation
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs or maintenance with the maintenance team
• Maintain accurate records of activities, equipment maintenance, and quality control results
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide guidance as needed
• Generate reports on production metrics, efficiency, and quality performance
• When production process permits, assist maintenance department in whatever activity needed and assist Production Manager in any tasks that may be required at the time
• Provide and facilitate effective communication and information flow with other departments
• Maintain inventory of tooling and corresponding manufacturing capabilities on each production line
• Proactively identify opportunities to acquire tooling to increase production capabilities
• Report on tool performance (initiate tool Work Order form); report any deviation from standard to ensure good performance and perform repairs to installed Tooling to ensure downtime is minimized, able to meet schedule
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, evaluate new technologies, and optimize material utilization
• Work with Scheduling and crew Supervisors for prioritization of projects
• Regular engagement with Quality Control in the implementation and enforcement of quality control procedures to ensure that products meet the required specifications and standards
• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team
• Proven experience in manufacturing or a similar role within the plastics industry
• Familiarity with safety regulations and quality control standards in the manufacturing industry
• High school diploma or equivalent. Additional technical or vocational training in chemical engineering, plastics processing or related field is preferred
• Forklift certification, a plus
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. periodically throughout the day
• Candidate who is mechanically inclined and a plus is someone with at least 3 years' experience in machine maintenance in the plastics industry; an in-depth, detailed knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical processes (thermoforming or previous changeover experience preferred)

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

• The hourly pay rate is $33-35/hr.
• Health and wellness programs
• Highly competitive base pay
• Group retirement savings program
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs