Lead Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Lead oversees and supports plant maintenance activities to ensure reliable operation of manufacturing and facility equipment. This role coordinates mechanics and electricians, plans and executes mechanical and electrical maintenance, and drives continuous improvement in equipment performance, safety, and efficiency. The Maintenance Lead maintains critical records, troubleshoots complex issues, and helps create a safe, respectful, and high-performing work environment.

• Coordinate and control daily activities of plant maintenance mechanics and facility maintenance personnel.
• Work closely with plant and maintenance leadership to assign individual projects, tasks, and priorities for mechanics and electricians.
• Assist electricians and engineers with routine tasks and technical support as needed.
• Plan and provide mechanical equipment maintenance for manufacturing and building systems to reduce delays, costs, and breakdowns.
• Execute preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, and project-related work orders for plant machinery and equipment.
• Respond promptly to repair and parts requests to maintain all machinery at the highest level of integrity and performance.
• Assist in maintaining and organizing the spare parts inventory to support timely repairs and maintenance.
• Determine plant machinery needs and requirements and communicate necessary repairs and adjustments to maintenance and production supervisory personnel.
• Partner with shift supervisors to identify problems and implement solutions that minimize equipment downtime and slow time.
• Participate in root cause analysis exercises to eliminate recurring downtime events and improve long-term equipment performance.
• Provide input on preventive and predictive maintenance strategies and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Support engineering and production departments in developing and executing ideas to improve products, machinery, and manufacturing methods.
• Maintain accurate records, including work orders, standard operating procedures (SOPs), lockout/tagout (LOTO) documentation, confined space records, and other maintenance-related documentation.
• Lead by example in adherence to company policies, including safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Contribute to a positive work environment where all employees work safely and respectfully with one another.
• Proven experience as a maintenance technician or lead in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance skills, including troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment.
• Hands‑on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on plant machinery and facility equipment.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and electrical troubleshooting for production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with motors, drives, and related electrical components.
• Practical welding skills for equipment repair and fabrication as needed.
• Strong industrial troubleshooting skills to quickly diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Ability to maintain detailed maintenance records, including work orders, SOPs, LOTO procedures, and confined space documentation.
• Commitment to safety practices and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with mechanics, electricians, engineers, and production personnel.

• Experience working in a warehouse and factory setting with heavy industrial equipment.
• Comfort with participating in root cause analysis and…