Job Details

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.