Group Leader Maintenance - SATX

Position Purpose

The Maintenance Supervisor (Group Lead) is responsible for overseeing daily maintenance operations to ensure all equipment, facilities, and systems operate safely and efficiently. This role coordinates and directs maintenance staff, manages work orders, and ensures the timely completion of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks. The Maintenance Supervisor also supports operational reliability by enforcing maintenance standards, optimizing resources, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities

• Oversee maintenance of production machinery, including welders, laser cutters, hydraulic presses, conveyors, and heavy fabrication equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Lead and schedule maintenance technicians to support 24/7 manufacturing operations, ensuring critical-path equipment receives priority attention.
• Manage and troubleshoot breakdowns involving mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems common in heavy equipment manufacturing.
• Implement and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs, using tools such as vibration analysis, thermography, and lubrication schedules to extend equipment life.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of production lines, tooling, cranes, and material‑handling systems to identify wear, safety risks, or performance issues.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production managers and engineering teams to support design changes, process improvements, and equipment upgrades.
• Manage parts inventory and procurement, ensuring critical spares for large‑scale machinery are stocked to reduce repair lead times.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, including lockout/tagout, equipment guarding, rigging safety, and compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Train and develop maintenance staff on troubleshooting techniques, equipment-specific procedures, and safe work practices relevant to heavy industrial equipment.
• Maintain detailed maintenance documentation, including work orders, equipment history, downtime reports, and compliance records for audits and continuous improvement efforts.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in manufacturing or heavy equipment production.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience leading or supervising maintenance teams, technicians, or skilled trade personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, such as schematics, blueprints, equipment manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations, including OSHA standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and industrial equipment safety practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related discipline.
• Advanced certifications such as PLC programming, industrial automation, or maintenance reliability (e.g., CMRP, CMRT).
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies

• Comfortable in an in-person office environment
• Technical competence is a plus
• Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
• Must have excellent follow-through skills
• Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings
• Must be open to domestic travel (less than 15%)
• Desire and proven ability to learn and grow
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment.
• Subject to noise and temperature changes.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including Friday - Sunday 6am - 6pm
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions.
• Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist.
• Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed.
• Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force.
• Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in multiple climates including hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment.