Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Maintenance Lead
Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are looking for a motivated and dependable Maintenance Lead to support our plastic injection molding operations by driving equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and promoting a strong safety culture.
In this leadership-focused role, you will work closely with Production, Scheduling, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure equipment and facility systems operate efficiently and safely. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong troubleshooting skills, a sense of urgency, and the ability to prioritize maintenance activities in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do- Lead and support daily maintenance activities for production equipment, facility systems, and grounds
- Coordinate preventative maintenance activities with Production Scheduling to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair injection molding equipment, auxiliary equipment, and facility infrastructure
- Maintain accurate inventory levels for critical spare parts and maintenance consumables
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and operational efficiency
- Assist with sourcing vendors and managing onsite contractors as needed
- Utilize purchasing and PO systems for parts, service work, and contractor support
- Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and in compliance with company safety standards and ISO 13485 procedures
- Partner cross-functionally with all departments to respond quickly to maintenance needs and production priorities
The Maintenance Lead is accountable for key operational metrics including:
- Preventative Maintenance completion and compliance
- Equipment uptime and response time
- Accuracy and organization of spare parts inventory
- Safe execution of all maintenance activities
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Experience in plastic injection molding or manufacturing maintenance
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively under tight deadlines
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Experience working with preventative maintenance systems and vendor coordination
- Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on production performance and reliability
- Collaborative team environment
- Hands-on leadership role with growth potential
- Fast-paced manufacturing environment where your skills truly matter
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