Maintenance Technician Lead

As a global leader in the design and manufacture of a wide range of specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions, API Heat Transfer has a legacy of industry-leading performance that can be traced back more than 140 years. Throughout our history, we’ve built a corporate culture based on reliability and superior performance - from our innovative technologies to the people behind them. Experience has taught us that design and engineering expertise, supported by professionals who have a passion for their work, can bring about only one result: the ability to provide the right solutions for our customers. General Thermodynamics is looking for people who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. We are looking for associates who look forward to coming to work and want to make a positive impact in maintenance support for the production team as a Maintenance Technician Lead.

About the role

We are growing fast and need a technician who can jump in and keep our operation running at peak performance. You’ll work directly with laser cutting equipment, CMM machines, welding systems, and facility infrastructure. This is a high-impact role where your expertise directly reduces downtime and improves production flow.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and support laser machines, welding systems, and CMM inspection equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance with urgency and accuracy to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Ensure work is performed safely and in full compliance with OSHA and LOTO requirements.

Requirements

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience (fabrication experience is a strong plus).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tight spaces.
• Exposure to heat, noise, welding operations, and moving machinery.
• Use of PPE such as gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection as required.

Skills

• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills — you know how to get equipment back online fast.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting where reliability matters.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits eligible day 1
• Generous PTO plan
• 11 paid holidays
• Quarterly attendance bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match