Maintenance Lead-3rd Shift

Job Title: Maintenance Lead

Job Reports To: Maintenance Manager

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Scheduled Shift: 10 pm to 6 am *Overtime as needed (10/12 hours)

Pay: $40-$45 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) + matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance – PPO and HDHP plans available
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays

Core Purpose: Always Meet Customers’ Expectations

Core Values:

• Exceptional Customer Experiences... always

• Work as One Team

• Our people are our Family

• Your word is your Bond

• Think and act as an Owner

• Environmental Leadership

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for leading daily maintenance operations within the facility to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient equipment performance. This position coordinates maintenance team activities, prioritizes repairs, supports preventative maintenance programs, and assists with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.

Leadership & Team Coordination

• Assign and prioritize daily maintenance work orders and repair activities
• Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance technicians
• Monitor work completion and ensure repairs are documented accurately
• Coordinate emergency breakdown response efforts
• Communicate equipment status and repair priorities with production leadership
• Support training and development of maintenance personnel
• Promote a safe and organized work environment

Essential Lead Job Functions:

Mechanical, Electrical & Preventative Maintenance Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair corrugators, converting equipment, conveyors, glue systems, pumps, motors, and other production machinery
• Identify and repair air, water, glue, oil, steam, vacuum, pneumatic, and hydraulic system leaks
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, pump systems, cylinders, and related mechanical components
• Install, replace, maintain, and align:
  • Bearings
  • Bushings
  • Locking collars
  • Chains and sprockets
  • Belts and pulleys
  • Rollers and shafts
  • Gearboxes
  • Tensioners and related drive components
• Perform precision alignment, squaring, tensioning, and tolerance adjustments on equipment and machinery
• Disassemble, rebuild, and reassemble production equipment, racking systems, and machinery components
• Fabricate, modify, and repair damaged parts and equipment using welding, cutting, grinding, machining, fastening, and other repair techniques
• Assist with equipment installations, rebuilds, roll changes, shutdowns, and major repair projects
• Lead rigging and setup activities for large repairs and equipment changeovers
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals
• Analyze machine performance and operating conditions to diagnose failures and determine effective corrective actions

Electrical & Controls Support

• Perform basic industrial electrical troubleshooting and repairs
• Assist with troubleshooting:
  • Motors
  • Sensors
  • VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)
  • PLC-controlled equipment
  • Drive systems and electrical controls
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical panels and control systems
• Work with outside vendors, contractors, and service technicians as needed

Preventative & Predictive Maintenance

• Support and enforce preventative and predictive maintenance programs
• Complete and document preventative maintenance tasks according to schedule
• Assist with identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and uptime
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair history, labor tracking, and parts usage documentation
• Assist in minimizing downtime through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement efforts

Other Functions & Employee Expectations

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the employee is expected to support overall operational effectiveness and contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.

• Support continuous improvement efforts by following best practices and providing feedback to enhance processes and efficiency
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment that encourages learning, skill development, and overall team success
• Assist in training, mentoring, and onboarding new and existing employees by effectively communicating and demonstrating company processes, procedures, and best practices
• Demonstrate the ability to define problems, gather and analyze data from multiple sources, and draw sound, actionable conclusions
• Effectively manage multiple tasks, priorities, and changing situations in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Exercise honesty, integrity, and respect in all interactions with clients, co-workers, and leadership
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and contribute to a productive and respectful workplace
• Communicate clearly and professionally across all levels of the organization
• Perform all work with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability
• Maintain reliable attendance and report to work as scheduled and directed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Demonstrate initiative in learning new skills, systems, and processes
• Support team members and assist others as needed to achieve operational and business objectives

The employee is also expected to perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned based on business needs.