Maintenance Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Lead – 3rd Shift Job Description

The 3rd shift maintenance lead oversees multi-craft maintenance activities to ensure reliable operation of production and facility equipment. This role works Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities. The maintenance lead installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains a wide range of industrial equipment while serving as the primary technical resource on shift, ensuring accurate documentation, effective communication across shifts, and continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-craft maintenance tasks, including installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment to support operational goals.
• Execute preventive maintenance on AC/DC motors, pumps, sumps, gearboxes, hydraulic units, analog and digital drives, lift trucks, machinery, and other industrial equipment.
• Safely disassemble equipment, identify and recommend appropriate replacement parts, and reassemble equipment to restore reliable operation.
• Apply sound judgment to determine when parts require repair or replacement to optimize equipment reliability and cost effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, applying a strong understanding of fluid power principles.
• Lead shift work execution by organizing tasks, prioritizing work orders, and ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.
• Act as the primary technical resource for maintenance during 3rd shift, providing guidance and support to other technicians as needed.
• Champion failure reporting and root cause analysis by documenting equipment failures and participating in structured problem-solving activities.
• Participate in and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and overall plant performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required maintenance documentation, including work orders, failure reports, and equipment history records.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues, including single and three phase wiring, using appropriate tools and techniques to identify and resolve problems.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, ladder logic, and electrical specifications to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Work with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to troubleshoot issues and, when needed, assist with creating or modifying programs.
• Install and replace drives, including AC, DC, and variable frequency drives, and verify proper operation after installation.
• Use measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators, as well as electrical test equipment including amp meters, ohmmeters, meggers, and voltmeters.
• Support and apply reliability principles and predictive technologies to identify potential equipment issues before failure.
• Participate in failure reporting and root cause analysis activities to prevent recurrence of equipment problems.
• Collaborate with other shifts by communicating equipment status, ongoing issues, and outstanding work to ensure continuity of maintenance efforts.
• Follow all safety procedures and standards while performing maintenance tasks, ensuring a safe working environment for self and others.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a multi-craft maintenance technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Hands-on experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on AC/DC motors, pumps, sumps, gearboxes, hydraulic units, analog and digital drives, lift trucks, and industrial machinery.
• Demonstrated ability to safely disassemble, repair, and reassemble industrial equipment, including identifying and recommending replacement parts.
• Proven experience and understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics, including fluid power principles.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and electrical maintenance skills, including working with single and three phase wiring.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, ladder logic, and electrical specifications.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of electrical standards and codes relevant to industrial environments.
• Understanding of AC, DC, and variable frequency drives, including how each functions and how to troubleshoot to determine root cause of malfunctions.
• Sound knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), with the ability to troubleshoot and a preference for those who can create and modify programs.
• Capability to perform replacement drive installations and verify proper operation.
• Demonstrated ability to use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment including amp meters, ohmmeters, meggers, voltmeters, and other basic electrical tools.
• Ability to participate in and support failure reporting and root cause analysis activities.
• Understanding of reliability principles and predictive maintenance concepts.
• Willingness and ability to work 3rd shift (8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding skills and the ability to fabricate machine parts from drawings for equipment repairs (preferred).
• Ability to understand and complete AutoCAD drawings (a plus).
• Knowledge of predictive technology and measures used in maintenance and reliability programs.
• Experience participating in continuous improvement activities within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in maintenance supervision or leading maintenance work execution is beneficial.
• Comfort working with maintenance management practices, including documentation and work order systems.

Why Work Here?

Join a long-established manufacturer with over a century of history and stability, offering the opportunity to contribute to products that support the rapidly growing solar industry, including bimetallic wire technology and cable solutions. You will benefit from competitive compensation and the chance to develop advanced technical skills in a dynamic industrial environment. The organization values continuous improvement and reliability-focused maintenance, giving you the opportunity to influence processes and drive meaningful operational improvements.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility operating on 3rd shift hours from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. The environment is non-climate controlled, with hot working conditions during summer months inside the plant. The work involves physical labor typical of industrial and manufacturing settings, including working around machinery, equipment, and production lines. A point-based attendance system is in place, which requires consistent and reliable attendance. You will use a variety of tools and technologies, including mechanical and electrical measuring instruments, industrial electrical test equipment, PLC interfaces, and maintenance tools, while working in a hands-on, production-focused setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fayetteville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

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 Fayetteville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.