Team Leader - Maintenance

Summary/Purpose
Responsible for leading their team in performing machine repair, improvements and preventative maintenance. Provides support to manufacturing and die cast in producing high quality finished goods that meet or exceed our customer’s specification. They are responsible for maintaining 5S in their area; scheduling manpower; safety; quality; meeting targets; record keeping; time keeping; verifying all PM’s are completed; filling in for Maintenance Specialists; communicating with the supervisor and other shifts; attending daily FMDS meetings; conducting team meetings; creating and maintaining job elements and monitoring standard work. First Responder.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.

• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• Flexible to work in any area of the operation.
• Willing and able to work any shift.
• Must be able to comprehend English and follow direction from JTEKT supervisor and/or manager.
• Must perform all instructions as listed in the Job Element.
• Follow standard work as described in the Job Elements for each operation.
• Inspect all safety equipment prior to use.
• Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Acquire knowledge and ability to make electrical and mechanical repairs to JTEKT equipment, use maintenance shop equipment, hand tools and computers.
• Project a positive outlook in conversation and conduct.
• Able to work in a fast paced team environment without direct supervision.
• Able to achieve forklift certification and drive proficiently, as determined is needed by our business demands.
• Must complete First Responder Training (including First Aid, CPR and Blood-borne Pathogens).
• May perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
• Have an understanding of JTEKT’s Environmental Policy and EMS
• Know their roles and responsibilities in conforming with their facility EMS
• Understand the significant environmental aspects of their work activities (as appropriate) and consequences of departing from specified work instructions.
• Maintain environmental records for which they are responsible

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has supervisory responsibilities for hourly team members within the department.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Communication Skills – ability to read or listen & comprehend and write & present information in English.
• Mathematical Skills – ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Reasoning Ability – ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Maintenance Shop Equipment.
• Facilities Equipment.
• Maintenance Computers.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Hand Tools.
• Arc Flash Training.
• Aerial Lift Training.
• Crane Training.
• Forklift Training.
• LOTO Training.
• Maintenance Training, as needed.
• Ability to work overtime is an essential function of the position.

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee works an 8 to 10 hour shift and overtime is required, as needed. Overtime may be required with very short notice. The employee is required to stand 8-10 hours per shift; walk 6-8 hours per shift; sit 5 hours per shift; squat 1 hour per shift; bend at waist 2 hours per shift; kneel 2 hours per shift; climb steps 1 hour per shift; drive 3 hours per shift; push 1 hour per shift; pull 1 hour per shift; reach above shoulder 2 hours per shift; reach at shoulder level 2 hours per shift; reach below shoulder level 2 hours per shift; move repetitively left and right; grasp 8-10 hours per shift; use fine finger dexterity 8-10 hours per shift; talk and hear. The employee must lift 10 lbs. or less 3 times per shift; 10 lbs. to 20 lbs. 3 times per shift; 20 lbs. to 30 lbs. 3 times per shift; 30 lbs. to 40 lbs. 3 times per shift; 40 lbs. to 50 lbs. 3 times per shift and 75 lbs. 3 times per shift. Specific vision abilities required with this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.