Maintenance Technician Lead

Raycap Inc•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician Lead performs hands-on electrical and/or mechanical maintenance while providing technical leadership, training, and support to Maintenance Technicians. The role helps coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance, supports installation and commissioning of equipment, and communicates maintenance priorities and issues to management. The lead is expected to set a positive example and foster a safe, organized, and productive maintenance environment. The position involves maintaining production equipment, tooling, building systems, and facility equipment; responding to breakdowns and production needs; documenting maintenance work in a CMMS; and helping develop maintenance procedures and records. It also includes coordinating work with other departments, contractors, and equipment suppliers, and supporting audits, inspections, and corrective actions. The role is based in a manufacturing environment and may require evening or weekend work, on-call emergency repairs, different shifts, or overtime to meet production needs.

Requirements

Completion of an electrical or mechanical apprenticeship, applicable technical school training, military technical training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience is preferred, with demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.
Strong working knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical maintenance, with the ability to assist with troubleshooting outside the individual's primary area of expertise.
Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics, blueprints, equipment manuals, and other technical documentation.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues, identify hazards and defects, determine root causes, and perform or coordinate appropriate repairs.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and ability to prioritize work based on safety, production, and equipment needs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with Maintenance, Production, Quality, Engineering, Management, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a maintenance team.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and ability to manage multiple jobs and priorities during a shift.
Ability to use a CMMS to document preventative and corrective maintenance, work performed, and materials used.
Ability to safely use common electrical, mechanical, diagnostic, and maintenance tools and testing equipment.
Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow company safety policies and procedures.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and perform physical industrial maintenance tasks, including standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and working around production equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, and move around the production floor for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to inspect equipment and products.
Good vision and hearing to monitor operations and identify issues.
Ability to work in environments with loud noise, vibration, or temperature fluctuations.
Ability to use required safety gear, such as gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, with demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.
Previous experience providing technical guidance, training, or direction to other maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day technical leadership and direction to Maintenance Technicians.
Train and guide technicians in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and equipment repair.
Prioritize maintenance activities, assign daily tasks, and coordinate manpower based on production and facility needs.
Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex equipment problems and assist with troubleshooting and repairs.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on shop equipment and facility systems, documenting work and materials in the CMMS.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, tooling, building systems, and other facility equipment.
Review maintenance work to help ensure repairs and assigned tasks are completed properly and documented accurately.
Assist with planning, installing, removing, and commissioning tools, machinery, and equipment, coordinating with suppliers and contractors as needed.
Identify recurring equipment problems and communicate findings and recommended corrective actions to the Maintenance Manager.
Help develop and maintain preventative maintenance procedures, documentation, equipment records, and department processes.
Create and submit purchase requests for maintenance parts, tools, equipment, services, and other materials.
Maintain an organized work area and promote a clean, safe, and professional maintenance environment.
Coordinate with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, Production, and other departments to meet safety, operational, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain maintenance-related documentation and support audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
Communicate maintenance priorities, completed work, equipment issues, parts requirements, and other relevant information to the Maintenance Manager and appropriate personnel.
Help coordinate outside contractors and service providers performing maintenance, repair, installation, or facility work.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and production needs while managing multiple maintenance jobs and priorities during the shift.
Lead by example through safe practices, problem-solving, communication, accountability, and strong technical workmanship.