Mechanic Supervisor Tech Lead

Hickman's Family Farms•Avondale, AZ

17d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor / Technical Lead is responsible for leading plant maintenance technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while remaining actively involved in hands-on mechanical repairs. This role ensures production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime through strong technical leadership, preventive maintenance execution, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Knowledge of extrusion, converting, film/plastics, or packaging equipment
Welding and fabrication experience
Understanding of PLC-related troubleshooting (mechanical side support)
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Reliability Programs
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
High school diploma or GED required (technical degree preferred)
5–10 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
Strong understanding of mechanical systems in a production environment
Experience working with CMMS platforms and maintenance scheduling
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
Leadership through example (hands-on, floor-focused)
Ability to prioritize production-critical work under pressure
Strong communication with production, engineering, and management
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, and lift for extended periods.
Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and machinery.
Ability to frequently lift and move items up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience as a lead mechanic, team lead, or supervisor preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of maintenance mechanics and technicians in daily plant operations
Assign work orders, prioritize urgent repairs, and coordinate scheduled maintenance
Provide on-the-job training, mentoring, and technical guidance to maintenance staff
Support employee development, performance feedback, and safety accountability
Perform advanced mechanical diagnostics and repairs on manufacturing equipment such as: Extrusion and converting machinery Rollers, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and conveyors Pneumatic and hydraulic systems Cutting, winding, laminating, or packaging systems
Respond quickly to unplanned equipment downtime and production-critical breakdowns
Lead root-cause troubleshooting and corrective action implementation
Drive preventive maintenance (PM) compliance and ensure tasks are completed accurately
Recommend predictive maintenance tools or improvements (vibration analysis, wear tracking, etc.)
Work with reliability teams to reduce recurring failures and extend machine life
Partner with Production and Operations teams to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption
Coordinate shutdown maintenance activities, line changeovers, and equipment rebuilds
Maintain accurate records of labor, repairs, PM completion, and part usage through CMMS systems