Maintenance Lead - 1st Shift

Atkore•Kokomo, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Atkore is seeking a Maintenance Lead for its Kokomo facility. Reporting directly to the Maintenance/Engineering Manager, the role leads day-to-day maintenance technicians and is responsible for equipment reliability, preventive maintenance execution, workforce development, and continuous improvement within the Tube Finishing operation. The Maintenance Lead partners with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to maximize equipment uptime, improve asset performance, and ensure safe and efficient finishing processes. The position champions reliability-centered maintenance, CMMS utilization, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and maintenance team development. It requires a hands-on leader who can coach technicians, lead troubleshooting, and foster teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and safe work practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least eight years of maintenance experience.
Ability to lift and manipulate up to 60 lbs.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Basic understanding of power and control systems.

Responsibilities

Work with the Engineering team to improve uptime and reduce unplanned downtime.
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Monitor equipment performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage and improve preventive maintenance programs, including ensuring completion and optimization through CMMS and reviewing the effectiveness and frequency of PMs.
Promote CMMS usage and data accuracy, and maintain accurate asset and work-order history.
Prepare for production shifts and ensure changeover needs are met.
Work with Maintenance and Production Supervisors to plan work priorities, obtain necessary supplies, and assess the skills needed to complete tasks.
Respond to emergency situations involving plant facility and equipment safety, applying knowledge of the plant, machinery, and best practices.
Ensure personnel properly follow operating procedures, maintenance and repair practices, and safety guidelines.
Coach maintenance technicians and effectively lead the assigned maintenance crew.
Promote safe work practices, coach employees on hazard recognition and risk mitigation, and hold team members accountable for working safely.
Conduct work consistently with Atkore's mission statement, core values, and standards of conduct.
Within three months, gain certification in operating fork trucks and other mobile equipment and learn basic tube mill process knowledge.
Embrace and foster an environment that supports Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.