Maintenance Lead(Small Company/Chance to Make a Huge Impact)

Bardes Plastics – Maintenance Lead

Small Company/Chance to Make a Huge Impact

Do you want to work for a close-knit, agile company who really cares for their employees? How about a place where you grow as the company grows? Bardes Plastics in Milwaukee, WI is looking for a maintenance lead to join their team! If you have previous managerial experience in the area of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, this may be the job for you! If you are looking for a position where you will have a direct impact on the business, look over the details and consider applying.

About Bardes:

Bardes Plastics provides a family-like culture emphasizing innovation, customization and collaboration, focusing on providing tailored thermoformed plastic solutions for diverse industries like food, medical, and automotive. Bardes provides job security, friendly atmosphere and potential for significant development of your career.

The pay is based on experience and ranges from 29.00 to 36.00/ hour. You will work 4 10-hour shifts (Monday-Thursday), have 7 paid Holidays, there is an attendance bonus and Safety Shoe reimbursement up to 75.00.

Job responsibilities:

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure the optimal performance of machinery and equipment.
• Schedule and assign maintenance tasks based on priority and urgency, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Oversee the maintenance of the facility's infrastructure, including buildings, grounds, and utilities.
• Manage the procurement and inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to plan and execute maintenance projects.
• Monitor and manage the maintenance budget, identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Put together project budgets and timelines for needed machine repairs and planned machinery upgrades. Oversee the implementation of said projects from conception through competition.

Basic requirements:

• 3 years proven experience as a maintenance lead or in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency in programming and editing programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate and maintain various tools and equipment, including hand tools, power tools, and specialized machinery.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in using computer software for maintenance management and reporting

Still interested? Apply now! We look forward to hearing from you. EOE