Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance

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Ennis, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $30.00 To $36.00 Hourly

The Maintenance Lead is a hands‑on leader responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities for manufacturing equipment and the facility. This role ensures optimal equipment reliability, safety compliance, and operational efficiency. The Maintenance Lead will actively perform maintenance tasks while leading a small team and partnering closely with the Production Manager to support production goals, safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance.

Oversee and supervise the daily operational activities to maintain all facility resources in good working order to ensure predictability of resource availability and uptime to support maximum functionality and zero downtime. Ensures and supports the activities to comply with all municipal, state and federal level compliance requirements for environmental protection via proper waste management and disposal.

• Communicates and consistently edifies the safe use of tools, and methods to help ensure no lost time accidents or close calls by all facility personnel both in the Office, on the Production Floor and in the open yard of the property.
• Work with Production Manager to set up training on said protocols and procedures with new hires and contractors and periodically conduct and execute monthly review with all staff members or part thereof as requested by direct leadership.
• Work with Production Manager on safety initiatives and participate in safety audits, inspections and corrective action plans.
• Support with safety programs to ensure Supervisors and Employees are oriented and supported in best safety practices. Reinforcing a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility.
• Develop preventative maintenance plans for all facility automation, machines, systems and utilities including but not limited to the Clifford Welded Wire Machine, the Powder Coat Line, all Compressors and Pneumatic Systems, Electrical Systems and any other necessary facility infrastructure as assigned by leadership.
• Present, review and gain functional support PM routines and follow up with assigned Team to ensure adequate execution supporting the goal of zero, unplanned downtime of and and all systems.
• Consistently review said routines for effectiveness and and maintain accurate maintenance records, logs and documentation.
• Identify and maintain a critical spare parts inventory, especially for components with long lead times.
• Ensure adequate stock levels to minimize operational disruptions.
• Coordinate sourcing and procurement of parts; place purchase orders (POs) for maintenance‑related needs in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Oversee any shop floor reorientation and repositioning of facility systems to ensure a safe an defective transition.
• Serve as primary liaison with all municipal, state and federal agencies in support of all regulatory and civil requirements as required by statute and law.
• Advise leadership of all requirements and work with leadership at all levels to ensure the requirements are met, supported and maintained.
• Develop, supervise and support the Team that executes all previously indicated facility support activities.
• Provide technical expertise and support during production planning and problem‑solving activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Training and Development:

• Support training and certification programs for maintenance and production employees.
• Ensure compliance with required safety and technical training standards.
• Provide guidance to supervisors and team members on proper equipment care and safe operating procedures.

Work Enviroment and Expectations:

• This is a hands‑on, non office role requiring active involvement on the production floor.

Key Success Metrics:

• Equipment uptime and reliability
• Preventive maintenance compliance rate
• Reduction in unplanned downtime
• Safety compliance and incident reduction
• Effective spare parts availability and cost control

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lead and…