Maintenance Technician Lead - First Shift

International Motors•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician Lead performs production and non-production machine and equipment maintenance at International’s San Antonio manufacturing plant. The role performs skilled preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime, oversees work assignments for Maintenance Technicians, and supports and trains team members. The position also contributes to the safe, reliable production of commercial trucks by troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment and systems, coordinating corrective actions, and supporting plant reliability. The lead models expected workplace behaviors and standards, coaches team performance, and promotes safety, quality, delivery, cost, continuous improvement, and accountability. The role follows standardized work and Leader Standard Work, uses performance boards and KPIs to track results, ensures countermeasures are implemented and sustained, and maintains an organized, safe work area. The first-shift schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position may require an on-call schedule and mandatory overtime rotations. Employees may also be required to work on equipment outdoors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 8 years of manufacturing maintenance experience servicing production-related equipment.
Legally authorized on an unrestricted basis to work in the United States; the posting states that employment-related work sponsorship is not anticipated.
Expert knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic concepts and components; ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics and identify schematic symbols.
Expert knowledge of industrial safety requirements for hazardous, flammable, and potentially explosive materials or environments, including strict adherence to LOTO and COHE procedures.
Expert knowledge of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting industrial systems.
General understanding of industrial safety principles and ability to self-manage work priorities.
Flexibility to participate in an on-call schedule and complete mandatory overtime rotations as needed.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities for up to 10 hours per shift: walk, stand, sit, bend, twist or turn, kneel, squat, crawl, climb using both legs and arms, move the head and neck, reach outward or above the shoulder, and lift, carry, push, or pull 15–45 pounds.
Ability to repetitively use hands and fingers and safely identify and use vibrating tools and hand tools.
Depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color.
Ability to work around constant or intermittent noise, fumes, smoke and gases, solvents, paint, grease and oils, radiant energy, and slippery surfaces.
Ability to drive or operate equipment such as lifts or motor vehicles; may be required to work on units or equipment outdoors.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience in a team environment.
Electrical or Maintenance Journeyman license, associate degree, or certificate in Industrial Maintenance.
At least 3 years of experience troubleshooting, installing, and repairing production equipment and industrial electrical or automation systems, including PLCs, robotics, VFDs, electrical panels and conduit, power and control wiring, welding and fabrication, building automation, and automated painting processes.
Expert working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and voltages from 24 to 480V, including safe and accurate use of a volt/ohm meter.
Expert knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
HVAC, refrigerant, or welding certification.
Ability to perform root cause analysis.
Clear communication skills to ensure expected results.
Customer-focused approach and drive for results.
Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

Follow verbal and written standard work instructions, position standards, and standard operating procedures.
Model and coach the company’s values, expected behaviors, attendance standards, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Comply with Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements; use required PPE, report hazards and incidents, and identify, correct, or escalate unsafe conditions.
Coach standardized work and performance priorities across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Use KPI knowledge, Visual Management Boards, Strategic Plans, and Assessment Boards to monitor performance and support operational goals.
Use the 4-Step Training Method and Train the Trainer Method; support and train others and ensure required workstation competencies or certifications are met.
Make problems visible, participate in RTM board discussions, and take responsibility for countermeasures and actions through implementation and sustainment.
Maintain safety, normal situation, 5S, workspace organization, and housekeeping standards; demonstrate adherence to Leader Standard Work.
Coach and motivate individuals and teams, listen empathetically, and help resolve interpersonal conflict.
Oversee Maintenance Technician work assignments and support team performance.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production and non-production machines and equipment to maximize uptime.
Troubleshoot and repair motor control and drive systems, robotics, machine networks, tooling, industrial controls, and industrial automation.
Perform metal fabrication, welding, and heavy equipment repair.
Perform routine inspections and manage time-sensitive work orders, including emergency repairs; communicate equipment status, risks, and constraints to the Lead/Supervisor and maintenance team.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electro-mechanical production equipment and supporting hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid process-control systems, including plasma cutters and automated welding and painting equipment.
Diagnose equipment failures at system and component levels and execute or coordinate corrective actions to restore production and sustain plant reliability.
Interpret blueprints and schematics to identify circuits and components, and rebuild equipment according to written and oral instructions.
Work with cross-functional and maintenance teams to resolve open issues, participate in emergency response activities as trained or assigned, and perform other duties as assigned.