Maintenance Lead

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are looking for a motivated and dependable Maintenance Lead to support our plastic injection molding operations by driving equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and promoting a strong safety culture. In this leadership-focused role, you will work closely with Production, Scheduling, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure equipment and facility systems operate efficiently and safely. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong troubleshooting skills, a sense of urgency, and the ability to prioritize maintenance activities in a high-volume manufacturing environment. What You’ll Do Lead and support daily maintenance activities for production equipment, facility systems, and grounds Coordinate preventative maintenance activities with Production Scheduling to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair injection molding equipment, auxiliary equipment, and facility infrastructure Maintain accurate inventory levels for critical spare parts and maintenance consumables Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and operational efficiency Assist with sourcing vendors and managing onsite contractors as needed Utilize purchasing and PO systems for parts, service work, and contractor support Ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and in compliance with company safety standards and ISO 13485 procedures Partner cross-functionally with all departments to respond quickly to maintenance needs and production priorities What Success Looks Like The Maintenance Lead is accountable for key operational metrics including: Preventative Maintenance completion and compliance Equipment uptime and response time Accuracy and organization of spare parts inventory Safe execution of all maintenance activities What We’re Looking For Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills Experience in plastic injection molding or manufacturing maintenance Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively under tight deadlines Strong communication and teamwork skills Experience working with preventative maintenance systems and vendor coordination Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement Why Join Us? Opportunity to make a direct impact on production performance and reliability Collaborative team environment Hands-on leadership role with growth potential Qualifications Fast-paced manufacturing environment where your skills truly matter 7+ years of Maintenance experience in a plastic injection manufacturing environment Experience in the medical device industry or ISO 13485 environment plus Experience with PLC’s, automation, and vision systems preferred Documented HVAC, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical credentials preferred Process & results driven Organized and able to bring projects to a successful conclusion Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills Compensation The expected pay range for this position is $34.00-$39.00/hour Compensation can vary depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience and competencies. Further details can be provided by our recruiting team during the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Omega Plastics, Inc.