Maintenance Lead

Job Title: Maintenance Lead (2nd Shift, Multi-Craft)
Job Description
This 2nd shift Maintenance Lead role is a 100% hands-on, multi-craft position responsible for performing mechanical, electrical, and PLC preventative and reactive maintenance on heavy industrial equipment. You will serve as the primary troubleshooting expert on your shift, supporting and guiding two other maintenance technicians while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of complex machinery across multiple plants.
Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of maintenance technicians on 2nd shift, serving as the primary troubleshooting resource and working side-by-side with the team in a fully hands-on capacity.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on industrial equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, 50-1500 HP motors, bushings, bearings, shafts, gear sets, flywheels, transmissions, cylinders, safety sensors, switches, shears, rotary knives, turn style tables, spindles, turrets, uncoilers, pickling lines, cold roll mills, furnaces (including confined space areas), coolers and chillers, and air compressors.
• Rebuild and repair mechanical components such as cylinders, rods, bearing systems, and valves, including teardown, component replacement, and reassembly of large-scale parts up to approximately 12 feet in length.
• Install and maintain safety devices such as safety curtains and safety sensors, and ensure all work complies with plant safety standards and procedures.
• Perform electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on systems from 12V up to 480V 3-phase, including AC/DC circuits, using multimeters and other diagnostic tools to identify and resolve issues.
• Read and interpret valve schematics, electrical schematics, and symbols to diagnose faults and execute effective repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair safety circuits and related control systems to maintain safe and reliable operation of equipment.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting, including following ladder logic, checking inputs and outputs, swapping or replacing sensors, fuses, and switches, and changing drives as needed to restore equipment functionality.
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance on PLC-based systems, ensuring accurate diagnosis of switch errors and control issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Access elevated equipment using manlifts, including heights up to approximately 60 feet, to perform inspections, repairs, and maintenance tasks safely.
• Work in and around furnaces, silos, and other large-scale industrial equipment, including confined spaces where required, following all safety protocols.
• Coordinate maintenance activities across multiple plants on the campus, responding to breakdowns and prioritizing tasks to minimize downtime.
• Document maintenance work, repairs, and modifications accurately and communicate equipment status and issues to leadership and fellow technicians.
• Promote and model a strong safety culture by following lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and encouraging safe work practices among the team.
• Assist in training and mentoring other technicians by sharing knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems and best practices for troubleshooting.

Essential Skills

• 8-10+ years of industrial multi-craft maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 3+ years of experience in a Maintenance Lead or similar leadership role supporting other technicians.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, including hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, gears, bearing systems, valves, and the ability to add safety curtains when needed.
• Proven ability to tear down, rebuild, and reassemble large cylinders and rods (including components up to approximately 12 feet in length) without hesitation or intimidation.
• Solid electrical troubleshooting experience with systems from 12V up to 480V 3-phase, including AC/DC, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and use of multimeters.
• Ability to read and interpret valve schematics, electrical schematics, and electrical symbols to diagnose and correct issues.
• Experience troubleshooting safety circuits and ensuring safe operation of equipment and control systems.
• PLC troubleshooting experience, including reading and following ladder logic, checking inputs and outputs, changing drives and sensors, identifying switch errors, and correcting them as needed.
• Comfort working at heights up to approximately 60 feet using manlifts to access elevated equipment for maintenance.
• Physical ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds as part of regular maintenance activities.
• Strong safety mindset, consistently prioritizing safe work practices and compliance with safety procedures.
• High school diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PLC programming skills, with experience in the primary PLC platform used on site.
• Formal education, journeyman credentials, or technical certifications in related fields.
• Mechatronics certification or willingness to pursue a Mechatronics certification, supported by the employer's education reimbursement program.
• Experience with plumbing and welding in an industrial maintenance setting.
• Experience using Rockwell testing tools or similar diagnostic equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset and willingness to "dig in" on complex, large-scale mechanical and electrical issues.
• Effective communication skills to support and guide other technicians and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Why Work Here?
You will join a highly tenured maintenance team where people build long-term careers and stay through retirement, benefiting from a stable and supportive work environment. The organization offers performance and attendance bonuses, including lump-sum anniversary payouts and annual attendance incentives, recognizing and rewarding consistent contribution. You will have access to comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, and paid time off, along with employer discount programs and uniform service. The company invests in your safety and comfort with annual vouchers for steel-toe footwear and prescription safety glasses, and provides high-quality tools, including Snap-on tools, with the option to use your own. You can grow your skills and advance your career through a robust education reimbursement program, including support for Mechatronics certification, enabling you to continually develop your technical expertise while working with a dedicated and experienced team.
Work Environment
The role is based in a large industrial campus with four plants, where you may support multiple facilities as needed. The equipment is older, extremely large, and can be massive in both length and height, including furnaces and silos, which require comfort working around substantial machinery. The environment can be messy, dirty, greasy, oily in some areas, and hot in others, reflecting a heavy industrial setting. You will occasionally work in confined spaces and at significant heights, up to approximately 60 feet, using manlifts to access equipment for maintenance and repair. This position is on 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and includes a shift premium and an additional premium for the lead role. Uniform service is provided, and appropriate safety attire, including steel-toe footwear and prescription safety glasses, is supported through annual vouchers, ensuring you have the necessary gear to work safely and effectively in this demanding environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Mishawaka, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $66560.00/yr.
- TPMH Bonuses- Lump sum payout on anniversary date - 3% of salary- Attendance bonuses (2% of salary paid in January for previous year)- 9 paid holidays- Employer discount program- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, etc. - Annual vouchers for steel toes and prescription safety glasses- Uniform service provided- PTO @ 6 months (40 hrs - accrued at 6.66 hrs/month)- Education reimbursement program up to $5,250 annually - Will help you get a Mechatronics Certification through Ivy Tech- Very tenured team - people go here & stay here until they retire- Supply Snap-on tools (can bring own if preferred)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Mishawaka,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.