Maintenance Technician Lead

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Lead

Classification: Hourly non-exempt

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Department: Maintenance

Summary of Job

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for providing technical leadership and daily coordination of maintenance activities to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of equipment and facilities. This role serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for maintenance processes and equipment, assists with work planning and scheduling, supports parts and inventory management, and provides guidance and training to Maintenance Technicians. The Maintenance Lead works closely with the Maintenance Manager to prioritize work, coordinate resources, and ensure maintenance objectives are achieved while maintaining compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Adheres to the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements

Promote and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Serve as the primary technical resource and subject matter expert for maintenance equipment, systems, and troubleshooting activities. Coordinate and prioritize daily maintenance activities based on operational needs, equipment reliability, and production requirements. Provide work direction and technical guidance to Maintenance Technicians while fostering teamwork and knowledge sharing. Assist the Maintenance Manager with scheduling maintenance activities, assigning work orders, and monitoring completion of tasks. Support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability. Troubleshoot and assist with complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, automation, and facility-related issues. Ensure maintenance work orders, repairs, inspections, and documentation are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Monitor maintenance inventory levels and coordinate the ordering, receiving, and organization of maintenance parts, tools, and supplies. Maintain relationships with vendors and coordinate service providers and contractors as directed. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement related to equipment reliability, maintenance processes, cost reduction, and efficiency. Assist with equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, and capital improvement projects. Train and mentor Maintenance Technicians on maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, safety requirements, and best practices.Perform all maintenance technician duties as needed to support department operations.Performs other job-related duties as assigned. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to the business.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

Ability to take coaching well and communicate respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.

Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and electrical drawings.

Proficiency with maintenance documentation and CMMS systems.

Knowledge of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and industrial safety practices.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.

Must have electrical experience with 480VAC 3 phase and 24VDC control systems

Must work well with others in collaborating team projects

Must be proactive in meetings with vendors and plant supervisors

Must have a good attendance record

Environment

Exposure to moving equipment

Inside work

Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit

Humidity may exceed 80%

Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%

Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs)

Occasional sitting, rotating up to 100%

Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed.

Position Type

Full time

40 hours per week, (M-F, 8 hours per day) Weekend and off hours availability required based on business demand.

Available upon business demand

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required

Associate degree, technical certification, apprenticeship completion, or equivalent industrial maintenance training preferred.

Minimum 1-3 years of experience in maintenance technician role, manufacturing required.

Prior experience providing work direction, training, mentoring, or informal leadership within a maintenance team preferred.

Education or equivalent experience required for this role.