Maintenance Lead - New London

Fiberon • New London, NC

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About The Position

The Maintenance Lead is a non-supervisory, hands-on role that supports effective communication and coordination across the maintenance team while performing maintenance work alongside team members. The position reports to the Maintenance Manager and works in a continuous manufacturing operation. The Maintenance Lead coordinates maintenance requests, communicates equipment status and repair estimates, supports preventive and predictive maintenance, and helps improve maintenance policies, procedures, and equipment operations. The role requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts and lift and move objects up to 75 pounds consistently, with heavier lifting sometimes required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–5 years of experience in a multi-craft maintenance function.
• 2–5 years of previous industrial or manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and practices used in mechanical maintenance related to production equipment.
• Deep knowledge of electrical circuits, including PLC experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facilities maintenance disciplines.
• Ability to operate power and manual tools.
• Ability to operate light and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a continuous manufacturing operation.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 75 pounds consistently, with heavier weights sometimes required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate maintenance work requests from the production floor, determine their priority, and ensure coworkers understand priorities and assignments.
• Ensure team members comply with safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices, and lead 6S efforts for the maintenance shop.
• Communicate equipment breakdowns and estimated repair times to production, maintenance management, and quality assurance.
• Work with vendors, management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend improvements to machine and equipment operations and conditions.
• Conduct end-of-shift meetings to update incoming maintenance personnel on breakdowns, repairs, and troubleshooting completed during the previous shift.
• Conduct start-of-shift meetings to review priorities, assignments, and training.
• Participate actively in preventive and predictive maintenance processes.
• Test and adjust equipment to meet performance specifications.
• Initiate purchase orders for parts and machines.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating maintenance policies and procedures.
• Perform hands-on maintenance work alongside the team and set a strong example through work practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health plans.
• 401(k) program with a company contribution.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible time off benefits.
• Adoption benefits.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

What This Job Offers

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