Maintenance Shift Lead (3rd)

Key Responsibilities

• Plans and prioritizes repairs, assigns work orders, and oversees daily activities of Maintenance Technicians on the assigned shift
• Serves as the primary maintenance point of contact during the shift
• Responds to equipment breakdowns and restores machinery to safe operating condition with minimal downtime
• Carrries the Maintenance Phone at all times while on shift
• Attends shift handover meetings and communicates critical information impacting daily operations to the maintenance team
• Maintains a clean and organized work area in the maintenance shop and while performing maintenance on the production floor
• Communicates daily stocked parts requirements and replacement parts needed for breakdowns and upcoming repairs with the Maintenance Planner
• Actively participates in daily maintenance activities while providing guidance and oversight to the maintenance team
• Ensures the maintenance team adheres to all company safety standards, procedures, and policies; reports safety violations to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Coordinates the transfer of locks across shifts and communicates all active LOTO activities to the incoming shift
• Communicates emergency maintenance issues occurring during the shift to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Trains lower-level maintenance team members as needed

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, and electrical/mechanical equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot a variety of industrial equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Proficient in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and day-to-day maintenance operations effectively
• Five (5) or more years of industrial equipment maintenance experience required (experience in an injection molding facility preferred)
• Previous experience in a Lead Technician or similar leadership role preferred