Lead, Maintenance

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for managing the maintenance and repair of production equipment to ensure reliability and minimize downtime. This role supervises maintenance mechanics, coordinates daily tasks and preventive maintenance, and addresses urgent repairs. The position works closely with production and quality teams to support equipment improvements, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis, requiring strong technical skills and hands‑on leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Team Leadership – Direct, manage and train maintenance mechanics, ensuring efficient execution of tasks and repairs. Equipment Troubleshooting – Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and system faults to minimize production disruptions. Preventive Maintenance – Oversee and implement preventive maintenance programs to optimize equipment performance and longevity. Cross‑functional Collaboration – Partner with production and engineering teams to support continuous improvement and equipment upgrades. Safety and Compliance – Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards to maintain a safe work environment.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

This position also performs other projects for the company as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear and sit. This job also requires close vision at 20 inches or less. Distance vision (clear vision at 20 ft. or more), color vision (the ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three‑dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and spatial relationships), ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust eyes to bring an object into focus). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience High School Diploma or equivalent License, certificate a plus. Skills/Knowledge Leadership qualities Knowledge of all aspects of maintenance (electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.) Organization and planning skills Good verbal communication skills Ability to perform multiple tasks while meeting deadlines Follow‑up skills Negotiation skills Math aptitude Self‑starter and team player Environment and Scheduling Work is performed in a machine shop and manufacturing plant setting. Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary.

EMPLOYER'S RIGHTS

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Management retains the right to add to or change the duties at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co