Maintenance Lead

Veteran Hiring Solutions • Worcester, MA

3d • $30 - $35

About The Position

To restore, own, and elevate all plant maintenance operations —ensuring the reliability, safety, and long -term health of our equipment and facility. You will not just repair machines; you will create order, eliminate downtime, and lead a culture of accountability and pride in a family -owned, mission -driven environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years industrial maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity (military or civilian).
• Technical knowledge: Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, fluid, and hydraulic systems.
• Direct experience with manual lathes/mills, CNCs, grinders, compressors, filtration, and high -temperature furnaces.
• Able to read schematics and troubleshoot to the root cause.
• Proven history of building or running a preventive maintenance program.
• Comfortable using/learning maintenance software and inventory tools.

Responsibilities

• Stand Up and Lead Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program:
• Build and execute a PM schedule for all machining, furnace, and facility systems within 90 days.
• Reduce unplanned downtime by 40%+ in your first 6 months.
• Own Equipment Health and Reliability:
• Personally inspect and document the state of all core assets within your first 30 days.
• Lead root -cause analysis and permanent fixes, not just quick repairs.
• Build and Mentor the Maintenance Team:
• Train operators and production leads on daily/weekly maintenance basics.
• Serve as the technical point -of -contact, ensuring safe and correct procedures.
• Rapid Response and Vendor Management:
• Respond to all breakdowns, prioritizing fastest safe return -to -service.
• Coordinate outside vendors for specialty repairs—but minimize dependency.
• Inventory, Parts, and Compliance:
• Manage critical spares and maintenance supplies; no part shortages.
• Maintain safety, hazardous waste, and maintenance records for compliance.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify and lead 2+ upgrades per year—whether equipment, processes, or PM systems.

Benefits

• $30–$35/hr base + overtime
• Flexible, family -owned environment—real work/life support
• Stable, growth -oriented company with decades -long team tenure
• Direct impact and visible ownership—your work is respected, not invisible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed