Lead Maintenance Technician – Conveyor Systems; HYSC | Hayward

Lead Maintenance Technician – Conveyor Systems

OnTrac is hiring in Hayward.

Location: OnTrac HYSC- 41460 Boyce Rd., Fremont, CA 94538

Compensation: $40.39 to $60.58 per hour (hourly pay range). Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and other job‑related factors.

Schedule: Sunday through Wednesday – 12:00am to 10:30am and on call as needed (hours subject to change depending on business needs).

• Lead day‑to‑day maintenance activities for conveyor and material handling systems to keep operations running safely and with minimal downtime.
• Serve as the shift technical lead during breakdowns, assigning work, directing troubleshooting efforts, and supporting rapid recovery of conveyor and sortation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyor systems, shoe sorters, cross‑belt sorters, pneumatic distribution equipment, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, belts, chains, shafts, bearings, and related controls.
• Perform and verify completion of preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance tasks on time and to standard.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, controls, and pneumatic failures using schematics, meters, manuals, PLC/HMI interfaces, and standard troubleshooting practices.
• Support startup, shutdown, equipment changeovers, and post‑repair validation to confirm systems are ready for production.
• Lead root‑cause analysis on repeat failures and major breakdowns; identify corrective actions and work with leadership to eliminate chronic issues.
• Mentor and train Maintenance Technicians on safe work practices, troubleshooting methods, PM procedures, and repair standards.
• Inspect machinery daily for wear, misalignment, component damage, unsafe conditions, and developing failures.
• Rebuild, align, adjust, and replace equipment components including bearings, pulleys, shafts, belts, rollers, chains, sprockets, motors, and pneumatic devices.
• Perform light fabrication, welding, and repair work as needed to support equipment reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, parts usage, and repair notes in company systems.
• Support spare parts control by identifying critical parts needs, notifying leadership of shortages, and helping maintain organized inventory.
• Coordinate with Operations and other departments to prioritize work based on safety risk and operational impact.
• Support contractors and vendors during repairs, service calls, and equipment improvement projects.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in maintenance areas, conveyor systems, and surrounding work zones.
• From time to time, respond after hours to support material handling systems and restore equipment to operating condition.
• Maintain and contribute to a safe work environment by following all company policies and procedures in the Company Safety Program.

• High school diploma or GED, technical degree or trade school certificate preferred.
• 5 years of related experience in industrial maintenance, automated conveyor systems, material handling equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience leading or supporting maintenance work in a 24/7 operation.
• Welding and fabrication experience required.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Working knowledge of 480V 3‑phase power, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, photo eyes, and HMIs.
• Knowledge of LOTO, OSHA requirements, PM programs, and safe electrical work practices.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds routinely.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and respond after hours when required to support operations.
• Current driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Student Loan Repayment.
• Accrued vacation, beginning on the first day of employment, with accruals up to 96 hours for the first year of employment with tenure‑based increases up to 160 hours.
• Paid sick leave*.
• Two (2) paid floating holidays per year (available after 90 days of employment).
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