Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance

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To restore, own, and elevate all plant maintenance operations — ensuring the reliability, safety, and long‑term health of our equipment and facility. You will not just repair machines; you will create order, eliminate downtime, and lead a culture of accountability and pride in a family‑owned, mission‑driven environment.

• Stand Up and Lead Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program:

  • Build and execute a PM schedule for all machining, furnace, and facility systems within 90 days.

  • Reduce unplanned downtime by 40%+ in your first 6 months.

• Own Equipment Health and Reliability:

  • Personally inspect and document the state of all core assets within your first 30 days.
  • Lead root‑cause analysis and permanent fixes, not just quick repairs.

• Build and Mentor the Maintenance Team:

  • Train operators and production leads on daily/weekly maintenance basics.
  • Serve as the technical point‑of‑contact, ensuring safe and correct procedures.

• Rapid Response and Vendor Management:

  • Respond to all breakdowns, prioritizing fastest safe return‑to‑service.
  • Coordinate outside vendors for specialty repairs — but minimize dependency.

• Inventory, Parts, and Compliance:

  • Manage critical spares and maintenance supplies; no part shortages.
  • Maintain safety, hazardous waste, and maintenance records for compliance.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Identify and lead 2+ upgrades per year — whether equipment, processes, or PM systems.

• Ownership Mindset: This is not just a job. You will "own the order" — the equipment is a reflection of your standards.
• Practical Leadership: Able to set expectations, coach, and gain buy‑in across a cross‑generational team. Not just a doer, but a teacher.
• Systems Thinker: Sees the big picture. Prevents fires, doesn’t just put them out.
• Communication: Can explain technical issues simply—helps production understand “why,” not just “how.”
• Calm Under Pressure: Handles urgent breakdowns and daily priorities without drama.

Why this company?

Founded by a WWII veteran, this company stands for grit, family, and technical excellence. Our longest‑tenured team members have 30+ years here. This is a place for leaders who want their work to matter and their expertise to be valued—where you will never be just a number.

• 7+ years industrial maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity (military or civilian).
• Technical knowledge:
  Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, fluid, and hydraulic systems.
• Direct experience with manual lathes/mills, CNCs, grinders, compressors, filtration, and high‑temperature furnaces.
• Able to read schematics and troubleshoot to the root cause.
• Proven history of building or running a preventive maintenance program.
• Comfortable using/learning maintenance software and inventory tools.

• $30–$35/hr base + overtime
• Flexible, family‑owned environment—real work/life support
• Stable, growth‑oriented company with decades‑long team tenure
• Direct impact and visible ownership—your work is respected, not invisible