Industrial Maintenance Team Lead - Second Shift

Oatey Maintenance Technician

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

Position Summary

Leads the maintenance team in executing preventative and corrective activities, including scheduling, coordination, and communication between all departments in the facility. Completes maintenance repair and improvement activities and projects. Accountable for personnel safety/PPE usage, 6S OEE metric, and work order metrics.

Position Responsibilities

• Conducts advanced troubleshooting and repair of electrical and mechanical systems and equipment.
• Works with production, maintenance technicians, quality department, and operations management to plan and execute improvement activities.
• Coordinates scheduled maintenance with scheduling, production, and maintenance departments to ensure parts, supplies, and personnel is in place.
• Tracks progress of preventative and work order completion to ensure department goals are met.
• Processes and completes preventative and corrective maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Supports and drives lean manufacturing projects and goals.
• Follows all safety guidelines and promotes safety in the work areas; is always respirator-fit ready.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of manufacturing maintenance or equivalent experience required with demonstrated leadership ability.
• Has successfully completed the 24-hour HAZWOPER training refresher course and adheres to appropriate procedures related to hazardous materials.
• Understands, comprehends, complies with, and trains the department on Lock Out Tag Out procedures for all equipment, including fire extinguisher training and Hot Work sheets.
• Proficient in electronic, mechanical and PLC troubleshooting and reading equipment schematics.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and provides support to meet changing work demands and priorities.
• Displays high attention to detail.
• Demonstrates the ability to multitask in fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and customer skills are needed to keep the customer well informed of the status of their department's equipment.

Education and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree in electrical or mechanical field of study or equivalent experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment preferred.
• Certification in mechanical, electrical, or other accredited industrial maintenance-related field preferred.
• Dependent on site, 3rd Grade Boiler License preferred.

Oatey Total Rewards

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance
• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing
• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents
• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates
• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.