Job Title: Production Maintenance Lead
Shift: Night Shift - 5pm-5am - 12 days on 2 days off rotation (every other weekend off)
Pay: $30-$35/hr
Duration: 6month contract-to-hire
Position Summary
The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing and performing a wide range of maintenance activities to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment, facilities, and infrastructure. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, including guiding maintenance technicians, planning preventative maintenance programs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The Lead Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Technical Execution
- Perform and oversee a variety of maintenance tasks, including painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general facility maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems used in industrial manufacturing operations.
- Respond to and complete maintenance service requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Participate in the installation, modification, and improvement of new and existing manufacturing equipment.
- Manage and support facility renovations, upgrades, and improvement projects as needed.
Leadership & Team Support
- Lead, train, and mentor maintenance technicians to ensure high-quality workmanship and adherence to best practices.
- Assign tasks, provide technical guidance, and support skill development across the maintenance team.
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety within the maintenance function.
Planning & Preventative Maintenance
- Develop, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance (PM) plans to reduce equipment failures and unplanned downtime.
- Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to maintenance activities and equipment care.
- Ensure all preventative maintenance is performed according to established schedules and requirements.
Documentation & Systems
- Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.
- Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work orders, preventative maintenance, parts usage, and equipment history.
- Support data-driven maintenance decisions by maintaining accurate and complete records.
Safety & Compliance
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and other applicable safety and environmental standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, reporting unsafe conditions, and encouraging safe work practices.
- Adhere to all property management, facility, and safety policies.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 5+ experience in a leadership role in industrial or manufacturing maintenance environment.
- Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience performing preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment and facilities.
- Basic Programable Logic Controllers (PLC) troubleshooting experience
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
- Familiarity with CMMS software for maintenance tracking and documentation.
- Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical certification, vocational training, or associate degree in maintenance, electrical, mechanical, or industrial technology.
- Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, or facility renovations.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement or reliability-based maintenance practices.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (Major+)
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift as required in an industrial manufacturing setting.
- Ability to work around machinery, tools, and industrial equipment.
- Willingness to respond to emergency maintenance needs as required.
