1st shift Lead Maintenance Technician

Lead Maintenance Technician

The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for leading and supporting maintenance operations within a plastic injection molding manufacturing facility. This position requires extensive hands-on experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining injection molding machines, automation systems, and auxiliary equipment. Lead Maintenance Technician will provide technical leadership to a small maintenance team while remaining actively involved in daily maintenance activities.

Status: Non-Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide daily technical guidance and leadership to a small team of maintenance technicians.
• Assist with assigning, coordinating, and prioritizing maintenance activities.
• Support the training, development, and troubleshooting capabilities of maintenance personnel.
• Monitor maintenance activities to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Communicate equipment concerns, maintenance priorities, and team needs to the Director of Maintenance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plastic injection molding machines and associated manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on molding machines, automation systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment failures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, pneumatic prints, and mechanical blueprints.
• Troubleshoot automation equipment, including robotics, pickers, conveyors, and other automated manufacturing systems.
• Independently identify equipment problems, determine appropriate corrective actions, and complete repairs.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, outside vendors, and technical support representatives to troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues.
• Communicate effectively with technical support personnel by telephone to follow troubleshooting instructions and implement solutions.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize machine downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment performance.
• Support and maintain preventive maintenance programs and schedules.
• Ensure the proper upkeep and functionality of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to address equipment-related concerns.
• Ensure maintenance work complies with company safety procedures and established maintenance practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Perform additional maintenance-related duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to communicate with outside contacts in the process of pick up and delivery.
• Must be able to communicate with all employees.
• Accountable for the general upkeep of the facilities on a daily basis.
• Must be able to speak and read English.
• Valid drivers license and good driving record.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.
• Must be able to work with a minimal amount of supervision

Education and Experience:

• High School education or equivalent.
• Strong troubleshooting knowledge of injection molding machines and related manufacturing equipment.
• Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on maintenance experience in a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate with equipment manufacturers and technical support representatives to resolve technical problems.
• Must understand all support equipment associated with injection molding. (Thermolators, Spru Pickers, robots, Grinders, etc.)
• Maintain all P/M records as directed by the Director of Maintenance.
• Must be capable of general fabrication such as welding and brazing.
• Must be capable in general plumbing using PVC and/or galvanized pipe.
• Must be capable in general electrical wiring, conduit bending and fabrication.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of walking and standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Production plant that is moderately loud; ear protection encouraged, but not required.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Full benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, and voluntary plans
• $38-$40 an hour