Industrial Maintenance Lead Technician
About The Position
The Maintenance Lead Technician organizes, plans, implements, and measures daily maintenance activities. The role provides leadership in maintaining manufacturing equipment, performing repairs prioritized by management, working on PLCs, and documenting activities in the work order module of the computerized maintenance management system. The technician serves as a liaison between the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Team, leads assignments and projects, supports continuous improvement and training, and promotes safety, professionalism, and quality. The position requires advanced maintenance and troubleshooting capabilities across electrical and mechanical systems, controls, motors and drives, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Requirements
- Two-year technical degree.
- At least 10 years of industrial equipment maintenance experience in manufacturing.
- Experience with Epicor or other maintenance-specific software databases.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Organization and documentation skills.
- PLC programming and troubleshooting experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC drives down to the board level.
- Ability to work in and lead teams.
- Proficient knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, blueprint reading, hydraulics, pneumatics, arc welding, and gas welding and cutting.
- Commitment to safety and quality.
- Self-directed with good time-management skills.
- Forklift certification.
- Advanced understanding of electrical systems, PID controls, IO readings, PLCs, DC motors and drives, AC motors and drives, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Superior troubleshooting skills and ability to devise permanent solutions to mechanical issues.
- Ability to use mathematical formulas to solve mechanical problems.
- Ability to read, create, and update mechanical drawings.
- Willingness to work overtime, cover shifts, and respond to call-ins as needed.
Responsibilities
- Act as the liaison between the Maintenance Manager and the Maintenance Team through effective communication.
- Organize and lead team members on assignments and projects.
- Manage time and deadlines effectively.
- Promote continuous improvement by facilitating training and improving preventive maintenance (PM) practices.
- Promote safety and lead by example in setting standards for the Maintenance Team.
- Set standards for professionalism, cleanliness, attitude, work ethic, and respect for fellow associates.
- Maintain manufacturing equipment and perform repairs prioritized by management.
- Work on PLCs and document activities in the computerized maintenance management system's work order module.
- 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.
- Follow up on work and maintain attention to detail.
- 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, described as valued at $4 per hour over base pay.
- PTO accrual begins two weeks after start date.
- $500 bonus for maintaining full-time status during the first 90 days of employment with good attendance.
- Employer contribution of 3% of annual earnings to 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-term disability.
- Long-term disability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
