EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE LEAD - M/T/W 7pm to 730am

Maintenance Lead

Department: Maintenance Division: Operations

At Daniel Defense, Only the Best Build the Best

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world's finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission, Honor God. Defend Freedom , is accomplished by serving customers and providing top-quality solutions to our military, law enforcement, and civilian customers seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.

As the Maintenance Lead, you will be responsible for the functions outlined below, directing skilled maintenance operations across facilities and production equipment while mentoring the maintenance team. The Maintenance Lead role requires demonstrated mastery of the full Equipment Maintenance career path through Equipment Maintenance 5.

Essential Functions:

Work directly with the Facility and Maintenance Manager in overall operation and repair of the facility and production equipment.Mentor, train, and coach behaviors of direct reports; escalate issues as needed to manager.Assist with cost accounting and project planning; submit budget recommendations and monitor expenditures.Perform a wide variety of skilled maintenance work to maintain structures, electrical systems, heating systems, plumbing, machine repair, hydraulics, refrigeration, etc.Perform skilled maintenance work relating primarily to production equipment, including electrical, plumbing, machine repair, hydraulics, and pneumatics.Troubleshoot and repair a variety of equipment, including CNC equipment and programmable logic controllers (PLC).Install, teardown, and relocate a variety of equipment.Maintain forklifts and man lifts.Perform a variety of machine shop fabrication and repairs.Perform advanced preventative maintenance using specialized equipment.Perform various machining or bench operations to alter and repair tools, dies, fixtures, jigs, and gauges; work from drawings and specifications where applicable.Understand health and safety issues and ensure all safety procedures are followed by assignee.Maintain work order records through assigning and closing.Report to work on time on scheduled workdays; work scheduled mandatory overtime hours.Work with and train other employees; provide superior customer service at all times.Perform a wide variety of general building maintenance.Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.Participates in the company's efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environmentOther responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

High school diploma or GED required; demonstrated competency at the Equipment Maintenance 5 level required. 10+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.Completed apprenticeship or equivalent training program; journeyman certification preferred.Knowledge of and ability to reference NFPA 79.Expert-level knowledge across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.1-2 years of experience in a supervisory or lead role preferred.Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to lead, motivate, and develop a maintenance team.Ability to assist with budget preparation, cost tracking, and project planning.Teamwork and the ability to cooperate and work proactively with all departments is a must.May be required to work varying shifts or weekends as needed.Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work under deadlines and pressure.Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Company Values.It is understood employees may be assigned to other departments, functional groups, and/or shifts as deemed necessary by management.Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the work day.Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.

Daniel Defense is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer and promotes a "Drug-Free Workplace."

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this job. Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment - Daniel Defense is an at-will employer.

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