Maintenance Group Leader
About The Position
FRANKLIN INDUSTRIES is seeking a Group Leader for our Maintenance Team. The Maintenance Group Lead is responsible for coordinating the daily activities of the Maintenance Department while actively performing the duties of an Industrial Maintenance Technician (Millwright). This position serves as the Maintenance Manager's primary operational coordinator by organizing daily maintenance assignments, coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities, supporting work planning, assisting with parts procurement, maintaining maintenance documentation, and ensuring maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Franklin Industries' maintenance standards. As a working leader, the Maintenance Group Lead performs mechanical maintenance while providing day-to-day operational direction, supporting workforce development, and promoting equipment reliability throughout the facility.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated competency as an Industrial Maintenance Technician (Millwright).
- Minimum five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience using CMMS software.
- Ability to read blueprints, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, and technical manuals.
- Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.
- Basic computer proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Heavy manufacturing or steel industry experience.
- Experience coordinating maintenance projects.
- Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
- Supervisory or leadership training.
- Purchasing or inventory experience.
Responsibilities
- Promote and model safe maintenance practices.
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Monitor maintenance activities for safe work practices.
- Conduct job safety discussions as appropriate.
- Report safety concerns promptly.
- Participate in safety meetings and investigations.
- Coordinate daily maintenance activities.
- Assist the Maintenance Manager in prioritizing work assignments.
- Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance schedules.
- Monitor work progress and communicate priorities.
- Coordinate maintenance support for production departments.
- Support efficient utilization of maintenance resources.
- Perform all duties of an Industrial Maintenance Technician (Millwright).
- Troubleshoot and repair production equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance.
- Support emergency repairs.
- Assist with equipment installations and modifications.
- Assist in developing daily maintenance schedules.
- Coordinate planned shutdown activities.
- Ensure work orders are properly assigned and completed.
- Monitor work order status.
- Assist with maintenance planning and scheduling.
- Maintain accurate CMMS work orders.
- Review completed maintenance documentation.
- Assist in maintaining equipment history.
- Support preventative maintenance scheduling.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records.
- Assist with identifying replacement parts.
- Coordinate parts requests with the Storeroom Support Associate.
- Assist the Maintenance Manager with purchasing recommendations.
- Monitor maintenance inventory requirements.
- Support inventory accuracy.
- Assist with onboarding new maintenance associates.
- Reinforce Franklin Industries' maintenance standards.
- Provide day-to-day coaching and guidance.
- Support cross-training within the department.
- Communicate performance observations to the Maintenance Manager.
- Coordinate maintenance activities with Production leadership.
- Communicate equipment status and repair progress.
- Support planned shutdowns and equipment startups.
- Minimize production interruptions through effective coordination.
- Assist with emergency response during equipment failures.
- Support preventative maintenance initiatives.
- Monitor recurring equipment failures.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis activities.
- Recommend improvements to maintenance procedures.
- Support reliability improvement projects.
- Support Franklin Industries' housekeeping and 3S initiatives.
- Maintain organized maintenance work areas.
- Ensure tools and equipment are properly stored.
- Promote housekeeping standards throughout the Maintenance Department.
- Communicate effectively with: Maintenance Manager, Senior Millwright, Industrial Maintenance Technicians, Millwright Apprentices, Industrial Electricians, Welder/Fabricator, Lubrication Technician, Production Leadership, Storeroom Support Associate.
- Communicate maintenance priorities, equipment status, and project updates.
- Foster teamwork throughout the Maintenance Department.
- Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Recommend improvements to maintenance planning, workflow, and equipment reliability.
- Support implementation of approved improvements.
- Participate in shutdowns and capital projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Bonus and production incentives
- Referral bonuses
- Paid holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Match
- $15 K Life Insurance paid for by company
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurances
- Other benefits also offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
