Lead Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for leading daily maintenance activities while providing hands-on support for equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment while supporting the development of maintenance team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities and work assignments.

• Perform and oversee preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs.

• Minimize downtime through effective response to equipment failures and root cause analysis.

• Ensure timely completion of work orders and maintenance projects.

• Enforce safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and 5S practices.

• Train, mentor, and support maintenance technicians in skill development and best practices.

• Coordinate maintenance efforts across departments to support production goals.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.

• Monitor maintenance performance and communicate equipment issues to leadership.

• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 6+ years of industrial maintenance experience.

• 2+ years of maintenance leadership or supervisory experience.

• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.

Preferred

• Manufacturing maintenance experience.

• Experience with CMMS systems.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or continuous improvement principles.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team development

• Problem-solving and decision-making

• Communication and collaboration

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Organization and prioritization

You should be proficient in:

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• High Voltage Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Crane & Lifting Equipment Systems
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Installation & Wiring
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation
• Automotive Manufacturing Systems
• Composite Materials & Repair

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors