Maintenance Lead

Maintenance Technician IV/Lead

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Maintenance Technician IV/Lead to oversee day-to-day maintenance activities troubleshoot equipment and facility issues and provide hands-on leadership to the maintenance team. This position is responsible for maintaining safe reliable and efficient operations while coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical troubleshooting and PLC controls experience with the ability to diagnose and repair automated equipment and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead coordinate and prioritize daily maintenance activities and work orders.
• Perform hands-on mechanical electrical plumbing HVAC and general facility repairs as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems motor controls sensors VFDs relays contactors and control panels.
• Diagnose troubleshoot and modify PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams ladder logic and equipment documentation.
• Troubleshoot PLC inputs/outputs sensors actuators communication issues and control-system faults.
• Assist with PLC programming parameter adjustments and system modifications as required.
• Schedule and complete preventive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime and extend equipment life.
• Train coach and mentor maintenance technicians on electrical systems PLC controls troubleshooting techniques equipment operation and safe work practices.
• Develop and provide hands-on training to maintenance team members and machine operators helping build their technical skills and improve their ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues independently.
• Monitor maintenance work to ensure quality safety and compliance with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs inspections parts PLC changes and preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with operations production engineering and management to address maintenance needs and minimize downtime.
• Support equipment installations upgrades electrical projects and automation improvements.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of tools electrical components controls parts and replacement equipment.
• Coordinate with contractors and outside service providers when necessary.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with OSHA electrical safety requirements company policies and applicable regulations.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations and equipment breakdowns as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability automation maintenance processes and operating efficiency.
• Maintain a clean organized and safe maintenance work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification electrical training or associate degree preferred.
• 7 years of industrial manufacturing or facility maintenance experience ideally in a food manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled machinery and automated systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and ladder logic; experience with platforms such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Siemens Mitsubishi or similar is preferred.
• Experience with VFDs motor controls sensors relays contactors HMIs control panels and industrial automation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams technical manuals and equipment documentation.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Previous leadership mentoring or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills in addition to electrical and controls expertise.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently while effectively leading and supporting a maintenance team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to safely use electrical testing equipment hand tools power tools and maintenance machinery.
• Ability to work flexible hours including overtime weekends or on-call shifts when required.

Working conditions

Greenhouse/Outside/Coolers/Office. Maintenance will have exposure to seasonal conditions which may range from extreme heat and humidity in the summer to cold in the winter. They will often work near moving mechanical parts including in the vicinity of high noise environments.