Maintenance Lead Nights
Resilient Structures•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
RS is seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Lead to provide day-to-day technical leadership and support for a maintenance team in an industrial manufacturing environment. The role leads complex maintenance work, coordinates daily priorities, and serves as a technical resource for troubleshooting and continuous improvement. The Maintenance Lead supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations while mentoring and developing maintenance technicians.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 4 years of industrial maintenance experience, including 2–4+ years leading, mentoring, or coordinating maintenance activities.
- Advanced troubleshooting and repair expertise with mechanical and industrial equipment.
- Strong knowledge of pumps, drive systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and welding practices.
- Ability to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot electrical issues, including motors, circuits, and basic power diagnostics.
- Ability to complete intermediate to advanced welding and repair work as needed.
- Strong technical competence and ability to mentor others.
- Effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to adapt with a continuous improvement mindset and act with accountability and integrity.
- Commitment to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to work assigned shifts, including overtime as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily maintenance activities to support safe and efficient production operations.
- Serve as the primary technical resource for advanced troubleshooting and complex equipment repairs.
- Coordinate work assignments, prioritize maintenance requests, and support shift execution.
- Perform preventive maintenance and oversee repairs on critical mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Support equipment reliability improvements and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor, train, and support the development of maintenance technicians across all progression levels.
- Ensure maintenance work meets quality standards and complies with safety procedures.
- Help diagnose recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Support work order execution and documentation in the maintenance management system.
- Communicate equipment status and downtime to production, engineering, and leadership teams.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure Lockout/Tagout and safe work practices are followed consistently.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement savings plans with company contributions.
- Employer-paid life and short-term disability insurance.
- Optional voluntary benefits.
- Generous paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
