Maintenance Technician Lead

Maintenance Tech Lead

The Maintenance Tech Lead will perform hands-on electrical and/or mechanical maintenance while also providing guidance, training, and technical support to other Maintenance Technicians. This position will help coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities, assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment, and communicate maintenance needs, priorities, and issues to management. The Maintenance Tech Lead is expected to lead by example and promote a safe, organized, and productive maintenance environment.

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership and direction to Maintenance Technicians.
• Provide hands-on training, technical guidance, and support to Maintenance Technicians in electrical, mechanical, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and equipment repair activities.
• Prioritizing maintenance activities, assigning daily tasks, and coordinating manpower based on production and facility needs.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex electrical, mechanical, and equipment-related problems and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on shop equipment and facility systems, including accurately documenting work performed and materials used in the CMMS.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, tooling, building systems, and other facility equipment to minimize downtime and maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Review completed maintenance work and help ensure repairs, preventative maintenance, and other assigned tasks are completed properly and documented accurately.
• Assist with the planning, installation, removal, and commissioning of new tools, machinery, and equipment, including coordination with supplier technicians and outside contractors as needed.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and communicate findings and recommended corrective actions to the Maintenance Manager.
• Assist with developing and maintaining preventative maintenance procedures, maintenance documentation, equipment records, and other department processes.
• Create and submit purchase requests for maintenance parts, tools, equipment, services, and other materials required to support maintenance activities.
• Maintain an organized work area and promote a clean, safe, and professional maintenance environment.
• Work with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, Production, and other departments to ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable safety, operational, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with maintaining maintenance-related documentation and supporting internal and external audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Communicate maintenance priorities, completed work, equipment issues, parts requirements, and other relevant information to the Maintenance Manager and appropriate department personnel.
• Assist with coordinating outside contractors and service providers performing maintenance, repair, installation, or facility-related work.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production needs while effectively managing multiple maintenance jobs and priorities during the shift.
• Lead by example by demonstrating strong safety practices, problem-solving skills, communication, accountability, and technical workmanship.

• Completion of an electrical or mechanical apprenticeship, technical school training in an applicable maintenance field, military technical training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred, with demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical maintenance, with the ability to assist with troubleshooting outside of the individual's primary area of expertise.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics, blueprints, equipment manuals, and other technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment issues, identify hazards and defects, determine root causes, and perform or coordinate appropriate repairs.
• Previous experience providing technical guidance, training, or direction to other maintenance personnel preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize maintenance activities based on safety, production, and equipment needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with Maintenance,…