Maintenance Technician Lead

About the Role

Location: McGregor, TX

Company Overview: TransTech is a leading provider of specialized infrastructure and custom‑engineered equipment for diverse industries. The company delivers engineering, fabrication, construction, operations, and maintenance solutions that meet ASME, API, and TEMA standards, supporting projects nationally and internationally with a strong focus on safety, community, and environmental responsibility.

Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician Lead at Transtech Fabrication ensures optimal performance, safety, and compliance of all shop equipment and facilities. Responsibilities include scheduling and performing preventative maintenance, coordinating major repairs with contractors, managing equipment documentation, conducting routine inspections, overseeing building maintenance, supporting environmental compliance, managing security systems, and supervising third‑party maintenance services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all shop equipment, large or small.
• Arrange and schedule contractors for extensive repairs.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to determine the best solutions based on scope and timeframe.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with cross‑training within the department to build team skills and support coverage of maintenance responsibilities.
• Lead and facilitate maintenance projects, coordinating team activities and communicating progress, issues, and resource needs to the Maintenance Manager.
• Provide day‑to‑day direction and verbal coaching to department employees on work expectations, procedures, and safety; report recurring performance, conduct, and safety concerns to the Maintenance Manager.
• Develop and maintain scheduling for all equipment preventative maintenance.
• Conduct all annual OSHA inspections (scheduling, reporting, and follow‑ups).
• Create and maintain all equipment files.
• Make recommendations to improve shop equipment and procedures for the maintenance program.
• Perform daily inspections of forklifts, trucks, and overhead cranes.
• Execute a quarterly inspection program for electrical shop tools, drop cords, and lights.
• Perform routine building maintenance and repairs.
• Manage third‑party contractors required for maintenance and repairs that cannot be completed in‑house.

Requirements

• Knowledge of 480 V three‑phase and 277/120 V electrical systems.
• Knowledge of electrical controls, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with variable frequency drives (VFDs) is a plus.
• Experience maintaining and repairing welding equipment.
• Experience maintaining and repairing electrical and hydraulic equipment.
• Proficiency with preventative‑maintenance (PM) software.
• Strong communication skills for regular interaction with Operations, Production management, and personnel.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Knowledge and practice of safety standards such as Lock‑out/Tag‑out and OSHA requirements.
• Self‑starter attitude; proactive in complying with PM schedules, identifying issues, and responding quickly to repairs.

Education & Experience

Minimum of five years of equipment maintenance experience is desired.

Benefits

• Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO.
• 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor).
• Dental, vision, and optional coverage such as accident & critical illness insurance.
• HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs.
• Company‑paid life, long‑term disability, and AD&D insurance.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more.
• Discounts on gyms, shopping, and entertainment.
• Health benefits begin the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and bereavement leave.