Job Description

Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician

Why Join Us?

We are a premier glass decoration manufacturer serving the world’s most recognized spirits brands. We specialize in screen printing, spray coatings, and precious metals decoration for premium bottle packaging. We’re a stable, family-owned operation where you’ll work with cutting-edge equipment and know your contributions matter every day.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician to serve as the hands-on technical leader of our maintenance team. This is a working lead role — you’ll spend the majority of your time with tools in hand while also coordinating daily maintenance activities, mentoring technicians, and driving preventive maintenance program excellence. You’ll be the go-to person for complex troubleshooting and the primary point of accountability for equipment uptime and maintenance execution.

Leadership & Coordination Responsibilities

• Prioritize, assign, and coordinate daily maintenance work orders based on production needs and equipment criticality
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting
• Mentor and develop maintenance technicians through hands-on training, knowledge sharing, and skills assessment
• Own the preventive maintenance schedule — ensure PMs are completed on time, documented accurately, and continuously improved
• Communicate equipment status, recurring issues, and maintenance priorities to plant leadership
• Assist with spare parts inventory management and identify critical spares to maintain on hand

Technical Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls systems to identify root causes and implement lasting solutions
• Maintain and repair conveyor systems, natural gas burners, screen printing presses, and pallet wrapping machines
• Service and troubleshoot motors, gear boxes, servo motors, and vision systems (Keyence)
• Support industrial robot (Fanuc) operation, programming, and troubleshooting
• Lead root cause analysis efforts on recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions
• Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimize unplanned downtime
• Document all maintenance activities thoroughly and maintain accurate records of repairs and equipment history
• Adhere to and enforce all safety protocols; maintain a clean, organized work environment

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as an industrial maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
• Proficiency reading and interpreting technical manuals, schematics, and electrical diagrams
• Experience with single and three phase power systems (120/208/240/480 VAC and 24 VDC)
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics capability including control voltages
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions under pressure
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and record-keeping

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience leading, coordinating and mentoring other maintenance personnel
• Technical degree or certification in industrial maintenance, electrical, or a related field
• PLC troubleshooting and basic programming experience
• Industrial robot programming experience (Fanuc preferred)
• Motor replacement, repair, and alignment experience
• Conveyor chain replacement and tensioning experience
• Food and beverage or glass manufacturing environment experience
• Gas burner maintenance
• Fabrication experience with welding certification (MIG, Stick, and/or TIG)
• Forklift/Boom lift certification

Machines and Technologies

You’ll work with a range of industrial equipment and technologies, including:

Equipment:

• Conveyor Systems
• Screen Printing Presses
• Pallet Wrapping Machines
• Industrial Robot (Fanuc/ABB)
• Servo Motors
• High Output Natural Gas Burners

Tools & Diagnostics:

• Multimeter
• Vision System (Keyence)
• MIG Welder
• Stick Welder
• Surface Grinder
• Lathe
• Bridgeport
• Cordless Power Tools

You should be proficient in:

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Heavy Material Handling
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Machine Safety Inspections

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder
• Turning Lathe
• Labeling Systems
• Multimeter
• Industrial Controls (Allen Bradley, ABB)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley)
• Vision System
• HMI
• Conveyor Systems (Hytrol)
• Servo Motors
• Industrial Robot
• Paint Sprayer (Graco)