Maintenance Working Lead - 1st Shift

Please note that as of November 1, 2024, Grain & Protein is not part of AGCO and now operates as a separate business under new ownership. However, for your convenience, Grain & Protein’s career opportunities will continue to be accessible through AGCO's career site until further notice. We appreciate your understanding during this transition period and look forward to your application. For your convenience, the press release can be found here: AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF AGCO'S GRAIN & PROTEIN BUSINESS

Grain & Protein Technologies designs, manufactures, and markets grain and seed storage equipment as well as feeding, ventilation, and control systems for worldwide protein production, principally poultry, swine, and egg. The Company is the largest manufacturer of grain and seed processing and storage equipment in North America and is among market leaders in South America. Grain & Protein Technologies is also one of largest global providers of protein production equipment for swine and poultry producers. Solutions that the Company provides are mission critical to agribusinesses seeking to maximize quality, yields, and value of their products. Grain & Protein Technologies markets its agricultural equipment primarily under its GSI, AP, Cumberland, Tecno, and Cimbria brands in more than 100 countries through a network of over 1,000 independent dealers.

The North America team is currently looking for a Maintenance Working Lead on 1st shift to join our Taylorville, IL facility.

The Maintenance Working Lead plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a company's facilities and equipment. This position is responsible for assisting with maintenance repair as needed both as a Technician and as support for other Technicians. In addition, they will oversee maintenance activities, leading a team of skilled technicians, and ensuring that all systems function efficiently. By maintaining high standards of equipment performance and safety, the position directly contributes to the organization’s overall productivity and helps achieve business objectives.

Your Impact

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure optimal performance.
• Supervise and lead the maintenance team in daily operations.
• Develop, implement, and improve preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities and equipment to identify potential issues and address them proactively.
• Coordinate with other departments to schedule maintenance work with minimum disruption of operational activities.
• Manage inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and proper storage.
• Coordinate and manage repair and maintenance activities through maintenance management software.
• Contact OEM for technical assistance or procedures or vendors to request repair or replacement parts.
• Assist outside contractors during inspections, technical support, or for other reasons ensuring company safety procedures are followed while visiting our facility.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor maintenance staff on best practices and safety protocols.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or higher in a related field is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of experience in equipment and facility maintenance, with at least 2 years in a leadership role is desired.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficient in maintenance management software and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, PLC, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to use effective communication and interpersonal skills when working with peers, managers and across departments and shifts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Your Compensation and Benefits

• Expected total compensation for this role will be $26.39 to $41.31 per hour depending upon job related knowledge, experience, and skills.
• Up to 5% gainshare potential.
• Benefits include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans. 

Your Workplace

You will work onsite at our Taylorville, IL facility.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works with and near large machinery and equipment daily. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions including temperatures ranging from 40°F to 105°F.

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or craw and frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must be able to stand for up to twelve hours per day. The employee must continuously lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must wear personal protective equipment (i.e. eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, sleeves, etc.)

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.