Trades Leader
About The Position
The Trades Leader oversees day-to-day maintenance technician and skilled trades operations to ensure production equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety. This hands-on leader applies skilled-trades expertise to support maintenance teams, troubleshoot equipment issues, and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities in a planned and scheduled environment. The role leads daily maintenance work, performs hands-on repairs, trains and mentors team members, and works with engineers, facilities personnel, contractors, and vendors to maintain production equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience in a skilled trade or technical maintenance role.
- Proficiency in at least one skilled trade.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with industrial systems.
- Effective communication and team coordination skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance in all maintenance work.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 2-3-2 rotating schedule, alternating from day/night to night/day every two weeks.
Nice To Haves
- Journeyman certification in a skilled trade.
- Previous experience supervising trades or acting as a lead technician.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily maintenance operations for production equipment.
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.
- Lead maintenance technicians and skilled trades personnel performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
- Coordinate daily maintenance tasks to support operational efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and repair complex equipment failures.
- Perform hands-on maintenance work and train team members.
- Improve and oversee preventive maintenance programs.
- Document work performed in maintenance management systems.
- Collaborate with engineers, facilities teams, contractors, and vendors on repairs and maintenance.
- Train and mentor team members.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
- Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan; total company contributions to retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid parental leave and family building support.
- Fitness benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
- Disease management programs.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
