MAINTENANCE TEAM LEAD

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Maintenance Team Lead supervises daily maintenance activities across facility systems and rolling stock equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role combines hands-on technical work with team leadership to coordinate tasks, maintain equipment reliability, and support production needs. Success requires strong mechanical knowledge, leadership ability, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, you’re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you’re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER
Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead and oversee daily work assignments for maintenance team members.
• Provide hands-on guidance to ensure productivity and quality of completed tasks.
• Coordinate schedules and priorities in partnership with the maintenance planner.
• Enter and manage work orders within the maintenance system.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and ensure timely completion.
• Address employee concerns and resolve basic issues, escalating as needed.
• Verify proper documentation for parts requests and completed work orders.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment, including rolling stock and plant systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on building infrastructure such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and boilers.
• Ensure all systems and equipment are properly tested before returning to operation.
• Promote safety, enforce standards, and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a hands-on maintenance professional with strong leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting. They are technically skilled , safety-focused , and capable of managing both people and equipment effectively. This individual is proactive, dependable , and driven to improve processes while maintaining high performance standards.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment and facility systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with welding and basic fabrication techniques.
• Understanding of small engine maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work outdoors and maintain reliable attendance.
• Associate degree in industrial maintenance or electromechanics preferred.
• Trade certifications (Journeyman, Millwright, boiler, DOT/AC) preferred.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather , and outdoors
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.