Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing and performing maintenance activities in a manufacturing environment while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting production efficiency. The Lead Technician provides direction to maintenance team members, prioritizes work, and promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance. Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. offers a challenging environment, competitive benefits, and a culture that promotes growth, along with celebrating success. Here at Grip-Tite we realize that our greatest assets are our employees, and we are committed to developing and promoting our talented and dedicated team members to support our future leadership needs. Grip-Tite is over 100 years young, and we are proud to say that all our products are made with American steel right here in the USA.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (technical degree or certification preferred)
- 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Proven leadership or lead experience
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs., on a regular basis and work in a physically demanding environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in steel or heavy manufacturing environments
- PLC troubleshooting experience
- Certification in industrial maintenance, electrical, or related field
- Experience with lean manufacturing, TPM, or continuous improvement initiatives
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and support maintenance technicians in daily activities
- Assign and prioritize work orders to meet production and maintenance needs
- Serve as acting point person in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of industrial equipment (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems)
- Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and reduce downtime
- Utilize lean manufacturing and maintenance best practices (e.g., TPM, 5S)
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
- Ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance (PM) schedules
- Maintain accurate maintenance records in CMMS or other systems
- Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve equipment issues
- Communicate maintenance priorities, downtime, and improvement initiatives
- Support new equipment installations and process improvements
- Enforce all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and OSHA standards
- Ensure safe work practices are followed by all team members
- Maintain a clean and organized maintenance area
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
