Lead Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

The Lead Mechanic position is critical to the success of Building 12 at Dart’s Leola Campus. The role involves leading and supporting maintenance activities across production equipment and facility operations, with a focus on developing maintenance team members and driving improvements as the new operation comes online.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support maintenance activities across production equipment and facility operations.
• Spend approximately 85% of your time on the production floor supporting the team and equipment.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting, diagnostics, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for complex equipment issues.
• Install, maintain, repair, rebuild, and modify manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and automated control systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, control systems, hardware, and software.
• Maintain equipment performance and use predictive maintenance tools to identify potential issues.
• Cook up maintenance resources and schedules to support production needs.
• Train, mentor, and develop maintenance team members.
• Communicate equipment status, maintenance activities, and operational concerns across shifts and departments.
• Monitor safety, quality, production, efficiency, and maintenance KPIs.
• Complete maintenance documentation and work orders in SAP.
• Identify and recommend equipment, process, and procedural improvements.
• Support Operational Excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of related maintenance experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to lead and develop maintenance employees.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, hand tools, and power tools.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, pressure systems, and temperature controls.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Experience with maintenance systems and computer software; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, test instruments, and maintenance software.
• Able to operate and maintain certifications for PITs, hoists, and cranes.

Qualifications

• English proficiency needed to support training, communication, safety, and quality requirements.
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electro-Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field, along with experience in PLCs, automation, robotics, industrial controls, electrical troubleshooting, or high-speed manufacturing.

Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance practices.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, pressure systems, and temperature controls.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Experience with maintenance systems and computer software.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using diagnostic equipment, test instruments, and maintenance software.
• Able to operate and maintain certifications for PITs, hoists, and cranes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability.
• Tuition assistance.
• Product discounts.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.