Maintenance Lead,Maintenance Technician / Mechanic,Facility Maintenance Job Grand Forks area,North Dakota USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position:
Maintenance Lead Salary Grade:
Lead 6
Position Summary

Reports To:

Maintenance Reliability Supervisor
WCID: 3504 FLSA Status:
Non
- Exempt

Responsible for leading daily maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities. Provides technical leadership by coordinating maintenance work, mentoring maintenance technicians, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, and
supporting equipment reliability through preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Steffes Core Values

Trust
:
We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
Respect
:
We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
Teamwork
:
We believe people achieve much more by working together.
Integrity
:
We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
Safety
:
We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
Humility
:
We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond oneself. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead daily maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities.

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, electronic controls, PLC, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems to maximize equipment availability.

Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.

Assign, coordinate, and monitor daily maintenance work while supporting the Maintenance Supervisor in meeting production priorities.

Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to maintenance technicians while promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning.

Promote compliance with company policies, safety requirements, environmental standards, and maintenance procedures.

Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for improved reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and operational efficiency.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, equipment history, and inventory using the maintenance management system.

Support equipment installations, modifications, facility improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.

Coordinate maintenance inventory, spare parts, tools, and external service providers as required.

Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and other departments to resolve equipment issues and improve manufacturing performance.

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating collaboratively with customers, suppliers, contractors, co-workers, and management.

Help the company meet its Strategic, Quality, Safety, and Operational objectives.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Decision Making Authority
The Maintenance Lead has the authority to coordinate daily maintenance work, assign tasks, prioritize repair activities, and make technical decisions regarding equipment troubleshooting and repairs within established maintenance standards. The role provides technical leadership, mentors maintenance personnel, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company procedures. Recommendations involving capital expenditures, staffing decisions, major equipment modifications, or changes to maintenance processes are escalated to the Maintenance Supervisor.

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for identifying operational risks and escalating issues that may significantly impact safety, production, or equipment reliability.
Measures of Success
Success in this role is measured by the safe and effective execution of maintenance activities that maximize equipment reliability and support production objectives. Key indicators include equipment uptime, timely completion of preventive maintenance, quality of repairs, reduced equipment downtime, work order completion, safety performance, technical leadership, employee development, and effective collaboration with production and support teams. Success is also demonstrated through continuous improvement, accurate maintenance documentation, and proactive problem solving.

Core Expectations

Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
Environmental,…

Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, Facility Maintenance

Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Facility Maintenance