Lead - Industrial Maintenance Tech

KIK Consumer Products•Westlake, LA

About The Position

The Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician oversees daily technical troubleshooting and maintenance activities for tablet production lines, ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency in support of production objectives. The role operates in a chemical manufacturing environment and requires strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hazardous-material handling requirements, and company health, safety, and environmental policies. The position supports a high-volume manufacturing operation, including continuous 24/7 production. It involves leading and mentoring maintenance personnel, collaborating with equipment manufacturers, maintaining technical documentation, and contributing to initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability. The schedule may include nights, weekends, overtime, and on-call responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two to three years of experience in a continuous manufacturing environment.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and automated production equipment.
Knowledge of preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance practices.
Familiarity with PLCs, motor controls, robotics, instrumentation, and computer-controlled systems.
Experience with CMMS, maintenance planning software, and reliability analysis tools.
Ability to read and follow technical documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to safety and quality standards.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds frequently.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity levels, and manufacturing environments.
Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or certifications.
Chemical manufacturing experience.
Experience working in ISO-certified or regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair production equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and systems.
Respond to equipment failures and emergencies in support of continuous 24/7 production operations.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and analyze equipment performance to identify recurring issues and reliability improvements.
Manage equipment reliability programs, including OEE tracking, failure analysis, FMEA, asset management, and maintenance planning.
Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies using reliability principles and historical performance data.
Apply and support predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and motor diagnostics.
Work on 480V motor control systems, VFDs, motor replacements, sensor replacements, and fuse replacements; understand PLCs and sensor functions.
Collaborate with equipment manufacturers on installation, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
Create and maintain maintenance SOPs and technical documentation, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability.
Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, process fluid, instrumentation, electrical, and control systems, including VFDs, PLCs, sensors, and motor controls.
Interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, equipment manuals, and process documentation to support maintenance activities.
Train and mentor maintenance personnel while promoting best practices, safety compliance, and continuous improvement.
Work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
Support production with flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, overtime, and on-call responsibilities as needed.
Assist with changeovers, setup, and cleaning of packaging equipment.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
Perform other duties and assignments as directed by the supervisor.