Lead Maintenance Technician

Lead Maintenance Technician

The Lead Maintenance Technician plays a key role in maintaining building systems and manufacturing equipment while also planning and coordinating maintenance activities. This position combines hands-on repair work with preventive maintenance scheduling, coordination of external service providers, and oversight of hazardous waste handling and disposal. The role may also provide day-to-day guidance to another maintenance technician to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations in a composite manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic building repairs, including lighting, plumbing, ventilation, and general facility upkeep.
• Coordinate and work with outside repair companies when specialized or larger-scale repairs are needed.
• Verify that all contracted work is completed safely, correctly, and in accordance with company standards.
• Carry out basic maintenance and minor repairs on manufacturing equipment such as autoclaves, presses, air compressors, vacuum pumps, and other machine shop equipment.
• Contact external repair personnel for complex or major equipment repairs as required.
• Support production by keeping equipment operational so that manufacturing schedules are maintained.
• Plan and set up regular preventive maintenance schedules for equipment and building systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance tasks and ensure they are completed on time.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed, including repairs, inspections, and preventive activities.
• Identify recurring equipment or system issues and recommend improvements to maintenance processes or methods.
• Collect, label, store, and arrange for the disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with company procedures and safety rules.
• Maintain required documentation related to hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements related to maintenance and hazardous materials.
• Provide direction and day-to-day guidance to other assigned maintenance personnel as needed.
• Prioritize maintenance tasks and determine the order in which work should be completed.
• Collaborate with supervisors and production staff to schedule maintenance in a way that minimizes disruption to operations.
• Perform occasional janitorial duties as needed to support overall facility upkeep.
• Work assigned schedule of Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and remain comfortable working overtime when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary to support the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a factory, shop, or industrial setting.
• Hands-on maintenance skills with mechanical systems, including troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Experience working with equipment such as autoclaves, presses, air compressors, vacuum pumps, and other machine shop equipment.
• Ability to plan maintenance work, organize tasks, and maintain basic maintenance records.
• Comfort using basic computer programs, including email and simple tracking tools.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, or related systems.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 25–50 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to work safely around machinery and in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and comfortably use ladders when needed.
• Valid driver's license.
• U.S. Person status as defined under ITAR/export control regulations (citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual).
• Good communication skills to interact effectively with supervisors, production staff, and external service providers.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to stepping up to meet company expectations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a lead or supervisory maintenance role.
• Experience working in machine shop or composite manufacturing facilities.
• Electrical, mechanical, HVAC, pneumatic, or hydraulic maintenance experience.
• Experience handling hazardous materials or hazardous waste.
• Demonstrated ability to…