Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to provide hands‑on technical leadership in a fast‑paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role will lead daily maintenance activities, support equipment reliability, troubleshoot complex issues, and help develop a strong, safety‑focused maintenance team.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on maintenance professional who can lead by example, solve problems, and keep production running safely and efficiently.

• Provide day‑to‑day technical leadership and direction to maintenance technicians.
• Prioritize and coordinate maintenance activities based on safety, production needs, and equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coach and develop maintenance technicians through hands‑on training and support.
• Partner closely with Production to address equipment issues and improve reliability.
• Maintain accurate work orders, equipment history, and maintenance documentation through the CMMS.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout and other safety requirements.
• Support equipment installations, modifications, continuous improvement projects, and contractor activities.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership or lead technician experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
  , including weekends, holidays, overtime, and varying shifts as needed.

Preferred:

• Technical degree, industrial maintenance certification, or related training.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, and automation.
• CMMS experience.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Experience in a continuous-process or high-speed manufacturing environment.

• Strong hands‑on technical skills
• Safety-first mindset
• Leadership and coaching ability
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Commitment to equipment reliability and continuous improvement

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off
• 401(k) and company match
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement