Lead Mechanic

Job Summary

Lead Mechanic in Production Operations, Full Time, Cambridge, MD. Leads a crew of mechanics, oversees maintenance activities, ensures production equipment operates efficiently, and manages downtime resolution.

• Oversee crew maintenance activities for Aseptic Align equipment.
• Allocate crew resources to address equipment downtime and complete assigned tasks.
• Maintain operation of production equipment in collaboration with the operations team.
• Proactively identify and correct potential issues that could create downtime.
• Act as crew technical liaison for problem‑solving and issue resolution (PDCA/BDA process).
• Drive completion of crew‑assigned PDCA/BDA actions triggered by the PDCA process.
• Coordinate scheduled PMs, training, and projects with the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Track crew and department metrics such as 5’s, PM completion, hours on work orders, parts on work orders, and area ownership completion.
• Perform maintenance and repairs of all production equipment and assist across department boundaries.
• Ensure daily maintenance logs, PM reports, and work orders are completed and submitted correctly.
• Conduct shift handover meetings and review shift reports from other shifts.
• Delegate work assigned by the supervisor to technicians and coach their development.
• Document issues requiring follow‑up repairs/replacements and submit SAP notifications to generate follow‑up work orders.
• Manage all TPMS work during the shift, ensuring paperwork is reviewed and completed daily.

• Working knowledge of aseptic and processing packaging manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience working closely with management to manage staff and work requirements.
• Ability to work from manuals and printed instructions.
• Flexible to accommodate shift coverage, PMs, and project completions.
• Knowledge of packaging and processing equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership attributes: responsibility, ownership, engagement, follow‑up, accountability, and effective communication.
• Experience in a similar supervisory or lead mechanic role is preferred.

Overnight role on a rotating continental schedule—4:50pm to 5am. Pay range is $33.98–$49.44 per hour depending on skill level and industry experience.

Tree House Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability‑acco