Industrial Maintenance Lead Technician

PETOSKEY PLASTICS INC • McKinney, TX

3d • $34 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Lead Technician organizes, plans, implements, and measures daily maintenance activities. The role provides leadership in maintaining manufacturing equipment, completing repairs according to management priorities, working on PLCs, and documenting activities in the computerized maintenance management system’s work order module. The technician serves as a liaison between the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Team, leads assignments and projects, promotes continuous improvement, and sets standards for safety, professionalism, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Two-year technical degree.
• At least 10 years of industrial equipment maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Advanced understanding of electrical systems, PID controls, IO readings, PLCs, DC motors and drives, AC motors and drives, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC drives down to the board level.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, blueprint reading, hydraulics, pneumatics, arc welding, gas welding, and cutting.
• Experience with Epicor or other maintenance-specific software databases.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organization and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in and lead teams.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Self-directed, with good time-management skills.
• Forklift certification.
• Excellent follow-up skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, create, and update mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, implement, and measure daily maintenance activities.
• Maintain manufacturing equipment and perform repairs as prioritized by management.
• Act as the liaison between the Maintenance Manager and the Maintenance Team.
• Organize and lead team members on assignments and projects.
• Manage time and deadlines effectively.
• Promote continuous improvement by facilitating training and improving preventive maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to safety and lead by example in setting team standards.
• Set standards for professionalism, cleanliness, attitude, work ethic, and respect for fellow associates.
• Restore machinery to a condition better than its original state.
• Help ensure drawings, programs, and manuals are accurate, available, and up to date.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and devise permanent solutions.
• Use mathematical formulas to solve mechanical problems.
• Handle equipment and tools properly and with care.
• Read, create, and update mechanical drawings.
• Document maintenance activities in the work order module of the computerized maintenance management system.
• Work overtime, cover shifts, and respond to call-ins as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off accrual begins two weeks after the start date.
• $500 bonus for maintaining full-time status for the first 90 days with good attendance.
• Employer contribution of 3% of annual earnings to a 401(k), regardless of employee contribution.
• Profit sharing.
• Birthday pay.
• Call-in bonus.
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness reimbursement up to $400 annually.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree