Maintenance Lead

Maintenance Lead

The Maintenance Lead provides hands-on technical leadership and daily direction to the maintenance team while performing advanced mechanical, electrical, and facility maintenance activities. This role ensures that plant equipment, building systems, and production assets operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. As the primary point of contact on shift, the Maintenance Lead prioritizes work assignments, supports team development, and provides coverage for maintenance and engineering leadership as needed, directly contributing to plant uptime, food safety, product quality, and overall operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team on shift by providing technical guidance, assigning daily work, and monitoring progress to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and facility systems to minimize downtime and maintain safe, efficient operations.
• Replace and repair parts, identify defective components, and perform final testing and adjustments to verify proper equipment performance.
• Dismantle, rebuild, and reassemble machinery using appropriate hand and power tools while following safety and quality standards.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot motors, switches, lighting circuits, and other electrical equipment to restore proper function.
• Perform basic adjustments to instrument control panels under appropriate supervision to optimize equipment performance.
• Work safely with electrical systems by following established safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and company policies.
• Perform general facility maintenance, including plumbing repairs, pipe fitting, carpentry, painting, and minor concrete and plaster repairs.
• Fabricate and repair parts using machine shop equipment such as drill presses, saws, and grinders to support equipment reliability.
• Complete preventive maintenance work orders accurately, thoroughly, and on time to support a proactive maintenance program.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, sky jacks, lawn equipment, and snow removal equipment as needed to support plant and grounds maintenance.
• Serve as the point of contact on shift for maintenance-related issues, coordinating with production and other departments to address equipment needs.
• Support the development of maintenance team members by sharing technical knowledge, demonstrating best practices, and promoting a safety-first mindset.
• Provide coverage for maintenance or engineering leadership as needed to ensure continuity of operations and support for the maintenance function.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and facility systems in an industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience replacing and repairing parts, detecting defective components, and performing final testing and adjustments.
• Proficiency in dismantling, rebuilding, and reassembling machinery using hand and power tools.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting motors, switches, lighting circuits, and electrical equipment.
• Ability to perform basic adjustments to instrument control panels under appropriate supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely with electrical systems and strictly follow established safety procedures.
• Experience performing plumbing repairs, pipe fitting, carpentry, painting, and minor concrete and plaster repairs.
• Skill in fabricating and repairing parts using machine shop equipment such as drill presses, saws, and grinders.
• Experience completing preventive maintenance work orders accurately and on schedule.
• Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, sky jacks, lawn equipment, and snow removal equipment.
• Experience in maintenance supervision or leadership, including directing daily activities and providing technical guidance.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks based on safety, production needs, and equipment criticality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in industrial maintenance within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting food safety, quality, and operational performance through effective maintenance practices.
• Comfort working in a leadership capacity, including serving as the primary maintenance contact during assigned shifts.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with production and operations personnel.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, reliability-focused maintenance, and adherence to standard operating procedures.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-focused environment where safety, quality, and reliability are top priorities, and your technical expertise directly supports stable operations and product integrity. The role offers the opportunity to lead and mentor a maintenance team, expand your skills across mechanical, electrical, and facility systems, and contribute to continuous improvement in a structured, standards-driven setting. You will work in an environment that values accountability, collaboration, and professional growth while maintaining strong emphasis on food safety and operational excellence.

Work Environment

This role operates within a food production environment that follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), requiring adherence to strict hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards. You will work around industrial equipment, building systems, and production lines, performing both equipment and facility maintenance. The position involves regular use of hand and power tools, machine shop equipment such as drill presses, saws, and grinders, as well as powered industrial vehicles including forklifts, scissor lifts, and sky jacks. Work may include both indoor and outdoor tasks, such as lawn care and snow removal, and requires consistent compliance with site-specific safety procedures, protective equipment requirements, and GMP-related attire and conduct.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Woodridge, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Woodridge,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.