Production Maintenance Lead - 1st Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Cook up daily maintenance activities and assign work to maintenance personnel to support production needs
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production machinery and equipment
• Lead and participate in equipment setup, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance activities
• Diagnose equipment failures and develop efficient repair methods to minimize downtime
• Supervise maintenance and repair work on production equipment such as presses, lathes, milling machines, grinders, conveyors, pumps, compressors, hydraulic systems, and other facility equipment
• Work with production supervisors and lead personnel to prioritize maintenance activities and expedite repairs
• Inspect machinery, materials, and finished products to identify defects or operational issues
• Determine required replacement parts and coordinate procurement as needed
• Report defective equipment and recommend repair or replacement when repair costs exceed acceptable limits
• Train and mentor maintenance personnel on troubleshooting methods, maintenance procedures, and safe work practices
• Support department continuous improvement initiatives and process efficiency projects
• Ensure maintenance documentation, work orders, and inspection records are completed accurately
• Maintain work areas, tools, and equipment in accordance with 5S standards

Qualifications

• Required Experience: 4–6 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and repair experience on production machinery
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment or obtain certification
• Handle complex maintenance issues and refer only the most complex problems to higher-level leadership
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to maintenance technicians