Lead Maintenance Technician

Lead Maintenance & Reliability Technician

The Lead Maintenance & Reliability Technician is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of machinery and facility systems. This role oversees daily maintenance activities and leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the preventive maintenance (PM) program in alignment with Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards. The position plays a critical role in supporting production operations by maximizing equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and ensuring compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and prioritize work orders.
• Ensure adherence to safety, food safety, and company policies.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, PLC, and pneumatic issues and resolve equipment issues in a timely manner.
• Support installation of new equipment.
• Lead development and management of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for multiple facilities.
• Ensure PM schedules and procedures meet SQF requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits and compliance.
• Continuously improve PM effectiveness using data and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain optimal equipment performance.
• Operate forklifts, manlifts, and other industrial equipment as required.
• Ensure adherence to lockout/tagout procedures, industrial safety standards, and company policies.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and preventive maintenance work orders.
• Proactively partner with Planning and Operations to schedule preventive maintenance work.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and repairs at multiple locations.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years in a GMP maintenance role.
• Strong multi-craft skill set, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, automation, PLC/HMI troubleshooting, and instrumentation.
• Proficient in preventive and predictive maintenance in a manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Skilled in diagnosing and repairing machinery such as conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and packaging equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Competent in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and industrial measuring instruments.
• Knowledgeable in root cause analysis and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and proactive approach to equipment reliability and uptime.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PLC control and automation.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems.

Why Work Here?

Join a rapidly growing company with a family-like culture. Enjoy a close-knit, fast-paced work environment that incentivizes employees through internal pay raises and opportunities for advancement. Employees are encouraged to work overtime to earn additional wages. The company is committed to providing a stable work environment and career development for its employees.

Work Environment

Work on the 1st shift from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday. The position involves operating industrial equipment and adhering to safety standards in a dynamic and supportive setting.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Brookside is a rapidly growing company with a family-like culture. A close-knit, fast pace work environment that incentivizes employees through internal pay raises and opportunity for advancement through years in experience. Employees will be given plenty of opportunity for Overtime work to make additional wages and encouraged to do so. Brookside wants people who will stay and grow with them and in turn will provide stable work environment and career for their employees.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Addison, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.