Maintenance Lead

Job Title: Maintenance Lead
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Employment Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Location: Redmond, OR

Position Summary:
The Maintenance Lead is responsible for leading, coordinating, and actively supporting the maintenance function of a high-volume production facility. This role supervises a team of maintenance technicians and ensures the reliability, safety, and optimal performance of manufacturing equipment and facility systems including rotational molding, extrusion, RF welding, CNC machines, and hydraulic systems.
The Maintenance Lead will be hands-on, working alongside technicians to perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards. This position requires flexibility, including availability for nights and weekends, to support production demands and emergency maintenance needs.

Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Supervision
Supervise, coach, and develop a team of maintenance technicians across multiple skill levels
Assign daily and long-range work orders, prioritizing based on production needs, safety, and equipment criticality
Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues
Lead by example, maintaining a visible presence on the production floor
Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and corrective action processes

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Ensure PM schedules are followed, documented, and continuously improved
Utilize CMMS system to manage work orders, PMs, labor tracking, and equipment history
Identify recurring failures and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
Support predictive maintenance initiatives such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis where applicable

Unscheduled & Emergency Maintenance
Lead response to unplanned equipment failures and production interruptions
Coordinate troubleshooting efforts to minimize downtime and restore operations quickly and safely
Be available and responsive to after-hours, night, or weekend maintenance needs as required
Communicate status, risks, and repair plans clearly to Maintenance Manager and relevant Production Teams

Equipment & Facility Support
Maintain and troubleshoot equipment including (but not limited to):
Rotational molding machines
Extrusion lines
RF welding equipment
CNC machines (mills, lathes, routers)
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Material handling equipment
Plant utilities (compressed air, cooling systems, HVAC, electrical distribution)
Support equipment installation, relocation, upgrades, and commissioning
Coordinate external contractors and service providers as needed

Safety, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Enforce safety policies, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, and machine-guarding requirements
Ensure compliance with OSHA, local, state, and federal regulations
Participate in safety meetings, audits, and incident investigations
Promote and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, TPM, reliability improvements)
Identify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency, reduce costs, and extend equipment life

Planning, Budgeting & Communication
Assist Maintenance Manager with spare parts management, inventory control, and budget planning
Recommend capital improvements, equipment upgrades, and tooling needs
Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and reports
Communicate effectively with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Leadership teams
Provide regular updates on equipment status, downtime trends, and improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or trade certification preferred
7+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
2+ years of direct supervisory or lead maintenance experience
Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls systems
Experience supporting automated and semi-automated production equipment
Proficiency with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation
Ability to read schematics, blueprints, electrical diagrams, and technical manuals
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in plastics manufacturing, rotational molding, extrusion, or RF welding environments
CNC troubleshooting and repair experience
Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and basic industrial controls
Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Reliability-Centered Maintenance experience
OSHA safety training or certification

Physical & Work Requirements:
Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
Willing and able to work off-shift hours, nights, weekends, and occasional holidays as maintenance requirements dictate
Ability to respond to emergency maintenance situations outside normal business hours

Key Competencies:
Hands-on leadership style
Strong communication and teamwork skills
High sense of ownership and accountability
Safety-first mindset
Organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven
Adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced production environment