Job Details

Maintenance Area Team Lead

Your Role at a Glance

You'll play a vital role in our team by:

• Lead maintenance crews during assigned shifts, ensuring corrective tasks are executed safely, efficiently, and with high quality, including reporting and entering a follow up request after a temporary corrective maintenance.
• Managed shift-based maintenance activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution of corrective tasks and proper reporting of temporary repairs requiring follow-up.
• Prioritize work orders based on production needs, safety risks, and equipment criticality.
• Serve as the first point of contact for troubleshooting equipment issues and coordinating emergency repairs.
• Communicate shift activities, issues, and completed tasks to incoming teams and supervisors.
• Responsible for executing planned activities when no corrective maintenance is required.
• Provide hands-on support and guidance for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs.
• Ensure proper use of tools, PPE, and maintenance procedures in line with site safety standards.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring failures and assist in implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work in the CMMS (SAP), including parts used and labor hours.
• Conduct daily equipment walkdowns to detect early signs of wear or failure
• Facilitate rapid root cause analysis (RCA) immediately after critical breakdowns
• Ensure lessons learned from failures are integrated into PM routines and SOPs

Reliability & Preventive Maintenance Support

• Assist in executing and improving preventive maintenance (PM) routines.
• Identify opportunities to reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Monitor equipment condition and escalate concerns to engineering or reliability teams.
• Support TPM initiatives and basic condition checks performed by operators.

Team Development & Training

• Mentor junior technicians and support cross-training across maintenance disciplines.
• Participate in safety meetings and lead toolbox talks focused on maintenance best practices.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce safe work practices and ensure compliance with lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
• Report safety incidents, near misses, and equipment hazards promptly.

What Sets You Apart

• 5+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled roles.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (preferably SAP) and basic documentation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Proven leadership ability in a shift-based, team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification or vocational training in industrial maintenance is preferred.
• OSHA 10/30, LOTO, and other relevant safety certifications a plus.
• Willingness to pursue additional training in reliability tools and leadership.

What Powers Your Performance

• Communicate clearly and constructively
• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
• Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset
• Take accountability and show initiative in their work
• Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
• Prioritize safety and act with awareness
• Embrace feedback and use it to grow
• Maintain high attention to detail
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
• Support and develop others through shared learning

How We Support Your Success

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn't negotiable, it's who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don't cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it's a promise we make to every colleague, every day.

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