Lead Maintenance Technician

Lead Maintenance Technician

This working lead role oversees a team of maintenance technicians while performing hands-on, multicraft industrial maintenance in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will lead daily safety and pre-shift meetings, monitor preventive maintenance activities, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience with complex production equipment, and a commitment to safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of approximately 59 maintenance technicians during the shift, providing direction, guidance, and support.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and pre-shift meetings to review priorities, address safety concerns, and align the team on maintenance activities.
• Monitor the status of preventive maintenance (PM) tasks conducted on the shift and ensure timely completion in accordance with schedules.
• Attend monthly improvement meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability, safety, and productivity.
• Perform hands-on multicraft maintenance, including both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair, in a manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of machinery and equipment, including stamping presses, injection molding machines, PLC-controlled systems, 6-axis robots (Fanuc, Yamaha, Mitsubishi), automated assembly lines, conveyors, molding equipment, and rubber mixing machinery.
• Inspect and monitor boilers and air compressors to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Use a laptop to troubleshoot machinery, access technical documentation, and accurately document work orders and maintenance activities.
• Work within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to receive, complete, and track work orders and to follow preventive maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including cylinders, valves, lines, and related components.
• Maintain and repair pumps, motors, conveyor systems, and gearboxes to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and blueprints to diagnose issues and perform repairs.
• Troubleshoot and work with PLCs, including PLC control systems and ladder logic, particularly Mitsubishi PLCs, to diagnose and resolve control-related issues.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, including 208V and 24V AC/DC circuits, with exposure to 480V and 3-phase power systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain robotics systems, including 6-axis robots, sensors, and related controls.
• Apply welding and/or basic fabrication skills when needed to support equipment repair and modification.
• Follow and implement safety measures at all times, including proper use of arc flash uniforms and adherence to lockout/tagout procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments, including production and engineering, to minimize downtime and support manufacturing goals.
• Support and promote a strong safety culture by modeling safe behaviors, addressing hazards, and participating in safety initiatives.
• Assist with training and mentoring other maintenance technicians, helping them develop technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Support stamping, molding, and other production processes by ensuring equipment is properly maintained and available.
• Document all work performed in detail, including parts used, root cause analysis, and corrective actions taken.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bluffton, OH.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $39.69 - $45.65/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Bluffton, OH.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.