Maintenance Mechanic Lead

We're seeking a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic Lead to drive equipment reliability and support day-to-day facility operations. This role combines advanced troubleshooting across electrical (12VDC-480VAC), pneumatic, and mechanical systems with team leadership responsibilities, including training mechanics and promoting a proactive maintenance culture. You'll help manage CMMS accuracy, support inventory and parts organization, and step in to resolve issues-including occasional off-hours support. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, clear communication, and the ability to lead effectively with minimal supervision while continuously improving maintenance performance.

Essential Functions and Job Duties:

• Maintain an organized, clean work area
• Maintenance of equipment and building
• Training the other mechanics in troubleshooting, motor repair and pneumatic troubleshooting will be a major focus of the Maintenance Lead
• Assist in keeping CMMS software in order
• May need to take phone calls and help troubleshoot during off hours
• Assist in inventory and parts organization
• Familiarity with electrical systems from 12VDC - 480VAC
• Knowledge of pneumatic and vacuum systems
• Knows all applicable Sanitation and Safety SOP's
• Knows general company policies and handbook policies
• Maintain a positive attitude and promote proactive maintenance work
• Maintains excellent communication and relationships with other employees to foster team effort
• Seeks out new ways to improve productivity
• Forklift Certified
• Additional duties may be assigned and/or required

Personal Qualifications:

• A Lead Maintenance Mechanic should be able to perform many common industrial maintenance tasks and help other mechanics learn the same skills
• Must be able to maintain productivity with limited supervision
• Must be willing to make maintenance decisions when other leaders are not present
• Training the other mechanics in troubleshooting, motor repair and pneumatic troubleshooting will be a major focus of the Maintenance Lead
• Strong electrical and pneumatic troubleshooting and communication skills are required
• Strong electrical meter knowledge including amp clamp, true RMS meter and megger
• Must be able to work with limited supervision and have a willingness and desire to learn new equipment
• Ability to work as part Ability to work as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to adhere to schedule work hours
• Maintain proper hygiene
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written directions in English

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience as a Maintenance Lead or similar role.
• Strong electrical meter knowledge, including amp clamp, true RMS meter and megger
• Knowledge and competency of CMMS software

Education Requirements:

• Competent in CMMS, Excel and Microsoft Word
• PLC programming, SolidWorks/AutoCAD training or equivalent experience preferred
• TIG/MIG welding and lathe/mill experience is preferred
• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to squat and bend for extended periods of time
• Twisting and reaching are required
• Pushing and pulling heavy loads
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 55 pounds regularly
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Temporary Replacement:

• Maintenance Manager

PetIQ provides convenient and affordable pet health and wellness products and veterinary services to pets and their families through retail and ecommerce channels across the country.
We are advocates for pet parents, because we believe that all pet parents should be able to provide necessary care that enhances the lives of their pets.

Why join the PetIQ Team?

We have an incredible culture built on our core values that are embedded in everything we do. Our values are:

• Pet Parent Focused: Everything we do starts with the pet parent in mind. We're dedicated to improving pet health and wellbeing through every interaction, product, and service we provide.
• Results Oriented: We deliver with purpose and follow through with clarity, accountability, and impact-because results matter for our teams, our partners, and the pets we serve.
• Humble and Hungry: We bring passion and confidence without ego. We're always learning, improving, and striving to do better-for ourselves, our teams, and our customers.
• Adaptive & Agile: We embrace change, move fast, and use it as our next advantage in creating innovative solutions for pets and their families.
• Stronger as a Pack: Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. We help each other win, because we know exceptional teams build something greater than any one of us could alone

Closing:

PetIQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership or civil union status, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified individuals and strive to create a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io

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