Maintenance Team Lead

Original Composites and Fibers•Wichita Falls, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Team Lead is responsible for leading a small, hands‑on maintenance team to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant equipment and facilities. This role combines daily leadership, maintenance planning, and strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will actively support preventive maintenance, minimize downtime, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a strong culture of safety and accountability.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, including leadership or lead‑level responsibility
Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, mechanical maintenance, and troubleshooting best practices
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a small maintenance team
Experience with CMMS systems (SAP PM preferred)
Strong planning, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills
Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive corrective actions
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Clear communicator who can work effectively with operations, engineering, and leadership
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make sound decisions under pressure
Willingness to support off‑shift work, weekends, or emergencies as needed

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training preferred
Journeyman‑level electrical or mechanical experience preferred
Hands‑on experience with electrical, mechanical, and safety‑related instrumentation systems in a manufacturing environment preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and coach a team of maintenance technicians performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
Set daily priorities, assign work, and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
Train and mentor technicians to strengthen electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting capabilities.
Reinforce safe work practices, lockout/tagout, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
Plan, schedule, and track preventive and corrective maintenance activities using SAP PM.
Develop and maintain effective PM routines to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
Conduct equipment inspections and identify potential failure risks; recommend and implement corrective actions.
Partner with production and operations to coordinate maintenance activities with minimal disruption.
Perform and/or oversee installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical systems, including motors, starters, drives, sensors, and control devices.
Troubleshoot mechanical systems at the component level, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems.
Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings to support safe and accurate repairs.
Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic issues using appropriate diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters, amp probes).
Partner with the Plant Sourcing Team to manage critical spare parts inventory and ensure availability of key components.
Support maintenance budget management with a focus on spare parts planning and cost control.
Apply Lean tools and continuous improvement methods to improve equipment uptime and maintenance efficiency.
Partner with the Center of Excellence (COE) and corporate teams to support trials, projects, and new initiatives.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, equipment histories, and spare parts documentation.
Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, and company policies.
Promote and sustain a strong safety culture across the maintenance team.