Technical Project Lead (TPL)- Maintenance

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Provides on the job working leadership to employees in the assigned areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides training assistance to new employees.
• Assist Supervisors / Assistant Supervisors with verifying hours and accuracy of timesheets.
• Checks daily availability of necessary materials, tools, and equipment.
• Works closely with the Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor to maintain quality and reduce lost time and repairs.
• Suggest ways to simplify and improve methods and procedures wherever possible.
• Responsible for observing and enforcing safety practices throughout the plant to maintain a safe working environment.
• Checks that necessary materials, tools and equipment are available and applicable to requirements.
• Assists and advises mechanics when there are problems with equipment. Confers with operators and mechanics and observes, tests, and evaluates operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunction.
• Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators and mechanics to detect equipment problems and ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
• Arranges for test-runs of repaired machinery and equipment to verify adequacy of repairs.
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Assist with ordering parts, materials and attaining quotes for equipment repairs and projects.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:This position has supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read complicated blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others both verbally and in written form.
• Must be familiar with all duties and requirements of each classification assigned to the department.
• Must be familiar with and able to use all tools and tools used within the department.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Valid forklift operators permit required.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Valid aerial lift permit required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Shop floor environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate constant noise (machine motors large fans).
• Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• The employee frequently is required to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and speak or listen.
• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

From: Kratos Defense