Maintenance Lead Technician

Maintenance Lead TechnicianLead and coordinate the daily activities of maintenance technicians. Prioritize maintenance work based on production requirements, safety, equipment condition, and downtime. Assign work orders and maintenance tasks to technicians based on skill level and priority. Provide technical guidance and assistance to maintenance personnel. Monitor completion of preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance activities. Communicate equipment issues, downtime, and maintenance priorities to management and production supervision. Assist with training and development of maintenance technicians. Maintain a professional, safety-focused maintenance team environment.Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and facility equipment. Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related problems. Troubleshoot motors, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, chains, sprockets, belts, pumps, valves, cylinders, sensors, switches, and other industrial components. Troubleshoot 120 VAC and other industrial control circuits. Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals. Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, relays, contactors, safety circuits, and industrial controls. Perform equipment repairs and adjustments to restore production safely and efficiently. Work with outside contractors, equipment manufacturers, and service technicians when specialized assistance is required.Maintain and troubleshoot equipment used in the manufacture of vinyl windows, including but not limited to: vinyl extrusion and processing equipment, window welding machines, corner cleaners, sawing and cutting equipment, routing equipment, drilling and machining equipment, assembly equipment, glass handling and glazing equipment, conveyors and material handling systems, compressors and pneumatic systems, dust collection and exhaust systems, HVAC and facility equipment, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and drive systems, safety guarding and interlock systems, automated production equipment and controls.Implement and maintain an effective preventative maintenance program. Complete scheduled PM inspections and repairs. Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend permanent corrective actions. Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment histories. Monitor critical spare parts and recommend inventory levels. Inspect equipment for wear, damage, unsafe conditions, and potential failures. Recommend equipment improvements that increase reliability, safety, quality, or production efficiency.Follow all company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements. Ensure maintenance work is performed using proper Lockout/Tagout procedures. Maintain and troubleshoot machine safety devices, guards, interlocks, emergency stops, and safety circuits. Participate in machine safety inspections and corrective actions. Identify and report unsafe equipment or working conditions. Ensure maintenance personnel use appropriate PPE and safe work practices. Support electrical safety practices, including appropriate procedures for work involving energized electrical equipment.Respond promptly to production equipment breakdowns. Work with Production Supervisors and Leads to minimize downtime. Determine whether equipment should be repaired, adjusted, or removed from service. Assist Production with equipment setup, changeovers, adjustments, and troubleshooting. Identify opportunities to reduce recurring downtime and improve machine reliability. Track major downtime events and assist in determining root causes. Support continuous improvement projects involving equipment, automation, tooling, and processes.Accurately document repairs, parts used, downtime, and corrective actions. Maintain work orders and preventative maintenance records. Communicate equipment status and outstanding issues during shift handoffs. Maintain a list of critical equipment problems and follow-up actions. Recommend replacement parts, tooling, equipment upgrades, and capital improvements. Assist management with maintenance-related purchasing and project planning.Lead by example in safety, attendance, work quality, and professionalism. Take ownership of maintenance problems rather than simply identifying them. Develop less-experienced maintenance technicians through hands-on training. Maintain clear communication with Production and Management. Make sound decisions during equipment breakdowns and production emergencies. Know when an issue can be safely repaired internally and when outside assistance is required. Keep the maintenance department organized, prepared, and responsive. Promote a preventive rather than reactive maintenance culture.High school diploma or GED required. 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred. Previous manufacturing maintenance experience required. Demonstrated mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability. Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings. Experience troubleshooting motors, controls, sensors, pneumatic systems, and industrial machinery. Working knowledge of electrical control circuits. Ability to use hand tools, power tools, electrical test equipment, and mechanical measuring equipment. Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance issues. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead and direct other maintenance personnel.Experience in vinyl window, door, extrusion, glass, plastics, or similar manufacturing. PLC troubleshooting experience. Experience with automated manufacturing equipment. Experience with VFDs, servo systems, and industrial controls. Welding and fabrication experience. Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting experience. Experience with CMMS/work-order systems. Preventative and predictive maintenance experience. Experience with machine guarding and safety circuits. Electrical troubleshooting experience above basic 120 VAC control circuits. Mechanical fabrication and equipment modification experience.Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work around manufacturing equipment for extended periods. Ability to work in confined or difficult-to-access areas of machinery when required. Ability to lift and handle maintenance components and tools. Ability to work from ladders, platforms, and elevated work areas when properly authorized and equipped. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, machinery, and industrial equipment. Ability to wear required PPE.This position works primarily in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to: industrial machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment, high noise levels, heat and cold, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, dust and production debris, moving equipment and conveyors, cleaning chemicals and lubricants. Proper PPE and safety procedures are required.Success in this position will be measured by: reduction of unplanned equipment downtime, completion of scheduled preventative maintenance, equipment reliability and uptime, quality and effectiveness of repairs, response time to production breakdowns, accuracy of maintenance documentation, safety performance, development and performance of maintenance technicians, reduction of recurring equipment failures, communication with Production and Management.