Maintenance Lead

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Coordination
• Supervise and guide a team of maintenance technicians.
• Assign tasks, set priorities, and manage workloads to meet maintenance schedules.
• Provide training, mentorship, and performance evaluations to the team.
• Maintenance Planning and Execution
• Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Oversee routine inspections and maintenance tasks.
• Cook up and schedule repairs to minimize disruptions to production processes.
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving
• Proactively diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions, operational inefficiencies, and system failures.
• Provide expertise to address complex mechanical, electrical, or systems issues.
• Lead and support troubleshooting efforts during emergencies or critical equipment failures.
• Maintain documentation of incidents, diagnostics, and resolutions.
• Compliance and Safety
• Ensure that maintenance activities adhere to safety regulations and industry standards.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and other safety protocols.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement measures to mitigate hazards in the workplace.
• Collaborate with the EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) department.
• Inventory and Resource Management
• Monitor and manage spare parts and maintenance supplies inventory.
• Coordinate with procurement and vendors to source necessary tools, parts, and materials.
• Track usage patterns and forecast demand.
• Implement inventory control systems.
• Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all maintenance activities.
• Prepare and submit reports on maintenance metrics, downtime analysis, and cost management.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Lead or participate in projects aimed at upgrading systems or adopting new technologies.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Guidelines

• Adhere to all safety guidelines and company policies.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in inventory management software or computerized maintenance management system and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment (mechanical, electrical, or automation systems).
• Must be able to work with required PPE on such as gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses/shield, respirator, hard hats, etc.
• Required 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance or a related field.
• Previous Supervisory or team leadership experience is highly preferred.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED (Minimum).
• Technical or Vocational Training: Certifications in Industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, welding is a plus.

Language Skills

• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Communication proficiency; ability to respond effectively to internal and external contacts and answer or ask questions.

Mathematical Skills

• Essential: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry.
• The ability to interpret and apply mathematical principles is critical for maintaining equipment accuracy, diagnosing problems, and optimizing operations in an industrial setting.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to think to make quick decisions with safety in mind.
• Time management skills.
• Technical capacity.
• Flexibility.
• Collaborative team work.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud and have varying temperatures depending on the time of year.