Maintenance Lead - 1st shift

Barnes • East Hartford, CT

8d • $34 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Lead coordinates daily maintenance operations, leads and trains team members, and develops preventive maintenance schedules. The role oversees equipment repairs, safety compliance, and inventory management. It supports mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, machine recovery, coordination with Production, and communication with contractors and OEM service providers. The position is based in East Hartford, Connecticut, and is scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Five or more 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
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage
• Pet insurance
• Work-life support resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED