Maintenance Lead Technician, Day Shift

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started over 40 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and exceed their expectations.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, we are looking for a Maintenance Lead Technician to join our team on the night shift, 2x2x3 schedule 6am - 6:30pm. You will oversee the work of a small, tight-knit team, assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure the safe and timely completion of duties. You will also administer, configure, and support the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

This role offers a unique opportunity to build visibility, take ownership, and contribute to the efficiency of our operations in a collaborative night shift environment.

This is a day shift role, 2 on x 2 off x 2 on Rotating Continental Schedule 6am - 6:30pm.

Impact. This is an opportunity to significantly impact the efficiency of our production. It is a chance to take a lead role, directing the work of a dedicated night shift team and supporting the Manager and Supervisor. You will be empowered to make decisions and recommendations for improvement. The smaller team environment offers greater visibility, autonomy, and recognition for standout performance.

Career development. At Skjodt-Barrett, we value the drive to bring ideas to life and the resilience to be accountable for your actions. We have a proven history of promoting from within, with career paths that begin on the plant floor and grow into leadership roles. Many team members have advanced from Night Shift Lead to Day Shift and later to Production Coordinator positions.

This is a chance to build a stable, fulfilling career as you expand your technical and leadership skills through cross-functional exposure and hands‑on learning.

Rewards and recognition. You will receive an additional $1 per hour for night shift work, along with annual benefits including a tool allowance of approximately $200 and tuition reimbursement toward approved courses. You will have access to training in systems, online programming, and electrical skills.

• Coordinate activities. You will work with the Maintenance Manager to identify and communicate priorities and direct the work of maintenance personnel. You will assist with planning, scheduling, assigning and reviewing work. You will supervise and direct service contractors in the plant. You will be responsible for overseeing down-day activities and plant lockdown for the weekend.
• Support the team. You will provide guidance and instructions to other mechanics in their daily activities, ensuring all work is in accordance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and safety procedures. You will provide breaks or vacation relief for other mechanics as necessary. You will lead special projects as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
• Problem-solving. You will troubleshoot and determine root causes, analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions or issues utilizing a computer or PLC program, collaborate with other mechanics when called, provide expertise to diagnose problems and determine corrective action.
• Perform administrative tasks. You will prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports documenting the activities and work performed by the maintenance department, including all equipment repairs from breakdowns, work orders, or PMs. You will assist in maintaining the maintenance office and departmental records.

• The experience. You have worked in industrial maintenance in a manufacturing, plant, or…