Maintenance Lead - 1st shift

Barnes•East Hartford, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Barnes Aerospace is seeking a Maintenance Lead to coordinate daily maintenance operations at its East Hartford, Connecticut location. The role leads and trains team members, develops preventive maintenance schedules, and oversees equipment repairs, safety compliance, and inventory management. The Maintenance Lead works with Production to coordinate equipment downtime and repair priorities, supports mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and helps ensure maintenance work is completed safely and effectively. The position is on first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The posted pay range is $34 to $43 per hour. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of combined industrial maintenance and leadership experience. Equivalent relevant education, training, and demonstrated competency may be considered with company approval. The role may involve access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. Any offer involving such access is contingent on verification of appropriate documentation and the company’s assessment of export-license requirements.

Requirements

At least 5 years of combined industrial maintenance and leadership experience.
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions safely and effectively.
Ability to communicate clearly, follow written procedures, and maintain accurate work records.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalent relevant education, training, and demonstrated competency may be considered with company approval.

Responsibilities

Assign and prioritize breakdown, corrective, and preventive maintenance work.
Support advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and machine recovery.
Coordinate equipment downtime, repair status, and priorities with the Production team.
Contact, schedule, and coordinate contractors and OEM service providers.
Identify parts, verify OEM part numbers, obtain pricing and availability, and submit purchase requisitions under company procedures.
Review, prioritize, and schedule PMR work orders, including required parts and production access.
Conduct forklift training and evaluations.
Mentor technicians, monitor work quality, and review Limble documentation.
Escalate urgent safety, equipment, and resource concerns to the management team.
Coordinate daily maintenance operations, lead and train team members, and develop preventive maintenance schedules.

Benefits

Competitive wages and shift differentials.
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
Paid time off, paid vacation, and holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants.
Flexible spending accounts.
Life and disability insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts.
Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage.
Pet insurance.
Work-life support resources.