Job Title: Maintenance Lead
Reports To: Maintenance Manager / Plant Manager
Required Hours: 40+
Job Summary
The Maintenance Lead ensures smooth operation of plant equipment by overseeing preventive maintenance, repair activities, and shift-level leadership of the maintenance team. This role requires technical proficiency, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety. The Maintenance Lead works closely with the Maintenance Manager, Production Supervisors, and other leadership to prioritize work, support training, and maintain facility standards.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision
- Serve as shift lead for maintenance staff; delegate assignments and follow up on completion. Hold technicians accountable for work quality, timeliness, and safety.
- Provide training and mentorship to Level II and Level III technicians;
- Assume responsibilities of Maintenance Manager in their absence.
Preventive Maintenance
- Ensure PM tasks are assigned appropriately and completed on schedule; review mid-week progress and reassign work as needed.
- Perform weekly audits of PMs (10 per shift) and hold technicians accountable for accuracy.
Repairs & Projects
- Oversee daily repair and project assignments, troubleshooting and performing repair work safely and efficiently.
- Collaborate with production leadership to minimize downtime and determine when equipment can be taken out of service.
Safety
- Enforce all company and industry safety rules, including proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Lead monthly safety training and gather documentation required for reporting.
Utilities & Chemicals
- Monitor wash aisle chemical levels and dosing systems (e.g., Ecolab); oversee boiler room chemistry, water softener hardness, and utility checks.
- Assign utility personnel to cart and bag repairs; ensure parts are available for both.
Inventory & Ordering
- Notify Maintenance Manager of low parts/supply levels and order supplies when delegated.
- Maintain cart repair and bag repair inventories.
Quality Control
- Inspect press area daily for quality, including pH testing and output standards.
- Check quality and count accuracy for folders (sheet, blanket, SPF).
Communication
- Communicate downtime, equipment status, and findings with Maintenance Manager and production leadership.
- Provide shift-to-shift updates to next Maintenance Lead; collaborate in staff and safety meetings.
Other Duties
- Perform power plant startup/shutdown when scheduled; complete punch list and walkthrough reports when required.
- Any additional tasks assigned by Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager.
Required Skills
- Technical proficiency in electrical motors, motor controllers, single- and three-phase wiring, schematics, PLCs, and VFDs.
- Strong mechanical skills including welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, pipe fitting, and gearbox repair.
- Ability to train and mentor staff effectively.
- Strong communication and organizational skills .
- Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the facility and equipment.
- Physical ability to climb stairs/ladders, work at heights, and lift up to 75 pounds.
Preferred Skills
- Prior supervisory experience in an industrial setting.
- Commercial laundry equipment experience.
- Strong knowledge of safety compliance and quality assurance practices.
First Shift
6:00am-2:30pm
