Maintenance Lead - 1st Shift

Atkore•Kokomo, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Lead is based at the Kokomo facility and reports 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 operation of finishing processes. The position champions reliability-centered maintenance practices, CMMS utilization, and preventive and predictive maintenance programs. It calls for a hands-on leader who can coach technicians, lead troubleshooting, and foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Maintenance Lead also promotes safe work practices, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation, and holds team members accountable for working safely.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least eight years of maintenance experience.
Ability to lift and manipulate up to 60 pounds.
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.

Nice To Haves

Within three months, gain certification to operate fork trucks and other mobile equipment.
Within three months, learn basic tube mill process knowledge.

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, ensuring completion and optimization through CMMS.
Review preventive maintenance effectiveness and optimize maintenance frequencies.
Champion 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 supplies, and assess the skills needed to complete tasks.
Respond to emergencies involving plant facility and equipment safety, using knowledge of the plant, machinery, and best practices.
Ensure personnel follow operating procedures, maintenance and repair practices, and safety guidelines.
Lead and develop the assigned maintenance crew, coach technicians, and promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Promote safe work practices, 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.