Maintenance Lead Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Technical & Team Support

• Perform and support the maintenance team with troubleshooting and hands-on repair tasks when needed to ensure equipment uptime and reliability

• Provide informal leadership and serve as a go-to resource for parts location, work order system questions, and workflow logistics.

• Assist with preventive maintenance optimization by flagging repetitive issues and supporting root cause documentation.

• Utilizes predictive maintenance technologies to monitor equipment performance, observe trends and recommend corrective actions.

• Support documentation and analysis of maintenance data to guide improvements in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.

Vendor & Repair Coordination

• Coordinate repairs and scheduled maintenance with forklift and other equipment vendors.

• Track service visits, communicate downtime expectations, and follow-up to ensure vendor performance meets uptime requirement.

• Assist with gathering quotes or scheduling third-party maintenance when required.

• Identify and sources parts, supplies and repair items as necessary; evaluate alternatives to improve equipment reliability, reduce costs, and minimize downtime

Continuous Improvement and Operational Support

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and improving maintenance efficiency.

• Assist in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for recurring issues.

• Ensure maintenance work areas, including the parts storage and supply stations, are compliant with safety and 5S standards.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow all safety policies, technical instructions, and OSHA regulations.

• Maintain situational awareness, identify/correct/report unsafe behaviors or conditions, and proactively mitigate risks.

Professional Development

• Complete and conduct on-the-job training and technical self-study programs for career development and advanced skills.

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements: • High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree or technical certification preferred.

• Minimum 3+ years of maintenance, inventory, or equipment support experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical parts, with ability to identify and source correct components.

• Experience using CMMS or inventory tracking systems to issue parts, track WOs, and manage reorder points.

• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

• Ability to read technical specifications drawings (mechanical/electrical)

• Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.

• Must be able to pass forklift and high-reach certification (or certify within 6 months).

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work environment is comparable to outdoor temperatures

• Regularly stands, bends, and reaches for extended periods

• Regularly moves about the facility

• Regularly lifts and moves materials up to 50 pounds

• Occasionally required to move up to 100 pounds by pushing, pulling, or sliding material. Assistance provided as needed.

• Visual inspection of material quality required.

• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments without climate-control

• In-person attendance is an essential function of the job

Shift schedule and Information • Must be available to work 6:30am - 3:30pm.