Maintenance Lead Technician

Maintenance Technician

Service Wire Company, a premier supplier of industrial and utility wire and cable, is currently seeking a 1st shift Maintenance Technician in Houston, TX. If you are looking to join a great organization and a chance to become a part of our growing team, this may be the opportunity for you!

Position Summary

The Maintenance Lead Technician is a senior technical resource and informal team leader responsible for maximizing equipment uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency. This role performs advanced troubleshooting, preventive, and predictive maintenance, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and serves as a go-to resource for the maintenance team. The Lead Technician also coordinates vendor support, manages parts and supplies, and mentors less experienced technicians to optimize equipment performance and production availability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technical & Team Support

• Perform and support the maintenance team with troubleshooting and hands-on repair tasks when needed to ensure equipment uptime and reliability
• Provide informal leadership and serve as a go-to resource for parts location, work order system questions, and workflow logistics.
• Assist with preventive maintenance optimization by flagging repetitive issues and supporting root cause documentation.
• Utilizes predictive maintenance technologies to monitor equipment performance, observe trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Support documentation and analysis of maintenance data to guide improvements in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices.

Vendor & Repair Coordination

• Coordinate repairs and scheduled maintenance with forklift and other equipment vendors.
• Track service visits, communicate downtime expectations, and follow-up to ensure vendor performance meets uptime requirement.
• Assist with gathering quotes or scheduling third-party maintenance when required.
• Identify and sources parts, supplies and repair items as necessary; evaluate alternatives to improve equipment reliability, reduce costs, and minimize downtime

Continuous Improvement and Operational Support

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment reliability, reducing unplanned downtime, and improving maintenance efficiency.
• Assist in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Ensure maintenance work areas, including the parts storage and supply stations, are compliant with safety and 5S standards.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow all safety policies, technical instructions, and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain situational awareness, identify/correct/report unsafe behaviors or conditions, and proactively mitigate risks.

Professional Development

• Complete and conduct on-the-job training and technical self-study programs for career development and advanced skills.

Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or technical certification preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of maintenance, inventory, or equipment support experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical parts, with ability to identify and source correct components.
• Experience using CMMS or inventory tracking systems to issue parts, track WOs, and manage reorder points.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to read technical specifications drawings (mechanical/electrical)
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Must be able to pass forklift and high-reach certification (or certify within 6 months).

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work environment is comparable to outdoor temperatures
• Regularly stands, bends, and reaches for extended periods
• Regularly moves about the facility
• Regularly lifts and moves materials up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally required to move up to 100 pounds by pushing, pulling, or sliding material. Assistance provided as needed.
• Visual inspection of material quality required.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments without climate-control
• In-person attendance is an essential function of the job

Shift schedule and Information

• Must be available to work 6:30am - 3:30pm.

The perks of joining our Team:

• Comprehensive Insurance Options - Competitive medical coverage with a variety of plan choices
• Progressive PTO & Paid Holidays - Tenure-based paid time off plus eight paid holidays annually
• Predictable, set schedules that support work-life balance - no rotating shifts
• 401(k) with Company Match + Profit Sharing - Matching 5% on 6% of employee contributions and annual profit‑sharing contributions
• Career Growth & Learning Support - Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000 - annually to support your continued education and career growth
• Annual bonus potential up to $3,000 - through performance incentive programs
• Referral Bonus Program - Employee referral bonuses paid out over the new hire's first year
• See all benefits we offer here