Maintenance Mechanic Lead

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab’s team and help create a world in which we all thrive. 

Ecolab is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Lead to join our team in Greensboro, NC As a Maintenance Mechanic Lead, you will be responsible for installations, repairs, and maintenance of machinery. This includes planned and unplanned maintenance on equipment, physical structures, electrical, and process and utility systems. You will also run diagnostic tests on malfunctioning equipment and perform repairs and preventive/predictive maintenance activities in all areas of the plant. 

How You’ll Make an Impact: 

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on utility systems and production and processing equipment. Ensure utility systems provide continuous supply of heat, steam, cooling, electric power, gas, or air required for operations. Optimize uptime and minimize downtime for production and processing equipment. 
• Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer instructions and engineering specifications. 
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments. 
• Troubleshoot, install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers, VFD’s, wiring and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment, including basic PLC control systems. 
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts. Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. 
• Use analytical instruments including multi meters, measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers, power and hand tools, welding and fabrication equipment, and office equipment such as computers, printers, fax machines, and copiers. 
• Provide related technical guidance and expertise. Assist and coach Maintenance, Operations, and QA associates on an ongoing basis.  
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Close work orders in CMMS, while writing technical summaries and descriptions, and detailing work performed for permanent record keeping. 
• Comply with the following initiatives: Maintenance Excellence, 5S, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Process Safety Management (PSM). 
• Comply with National, State, local building/mechanical/electrical codes; safety codes, OSHA regulations; fire codes; company's and customer's policies, procedures, and standards. 
• Perform other duties as assigned   

Position Details: 

• Location: Greensboro NC
• Work Week and Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 pm - 6:00 am OR 6:00 pm - 4:00 am
• Compensation: $32.00 / hour, or higher, depending on experience + $1.50 / hour shift differential

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• 5 years of industrial troubleshooting, maintenance and repair experience on highly technical precision equipment 
• 2 years of experience with electronic and PLC based applications in an industrial environment 
• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this role 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associates degree in applicable technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Expertise in electrical, electrical controls, mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulics 
• Knowledge of plant utility systems, including compressed air 
• Previous experience with industrial motor controls (Servo and VFD) 
• Working knowledge of National, State, Local building codes, OSHA and standard industry safety rules/regulations 
• Working knowledge of or ability to learn CMMS and Microsoft Office Suite 
• Mechanical experience in a chemical plant 
• Experience working with pumps, welding, bearings, electrical safety, forklifts, gears, hydraulics, valves, and rigging 
• Formal vocational training in an industrial engineering discipline 
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills 
• Experience working in a TPM environment 
• Read and follow instructions 
• Track safety, quality, and productivity data 
• Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment 

Physical Requirements of Position: 

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high 
• Kneeling, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, and reaching above and below waist level 
• Working in a chemical processing plant with variable temperatures, odors, noise levels, elevated heights, and/or confined spaces. 

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability. 

What’s in it For You:  

• Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!  
• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments  
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth  
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best  

About Ecolab: 

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.