Maintenance Lead

Maintenance Lead

Lead and coordinate the work of maintenance mechanics, including scheduling preventive maintenance activities and managing overlapping schedules to support continuous production.

Handle setup, adjustment, and maintenance of medical device manufacturing equipment, with a primary focus on sealing machines and other production equipment.

Perform weekly and monthly preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, facilities, and measurement instruments, ensuring all work is documented accurately to meet cGMP and audit requirements.

Troubleshoot and repair machinery and equipment, including sophisticated automation systems, to minimize downtime and maintain consistent production output.

Work with AC/DC motors, pneumatics, photo eye sensors, robotics, gears, and related mechanical, electrical, and automation components to ensure optimal performance.

Establish, execute, and continuously improve a preventive maintenance program, including documentation for the installed base of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.

Create, complete, and log work orders in preventive maintenance software, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities and repairs.

Diagnose and resolve process and equipment issues, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automation-related problems.

Provide on-call support to quickly address unplanned manufacturing downtime and restore equipment to safe and reliable operation.

Manage spare parts inventory, including tracking usage, ordering replacements, and ensuring critical components are available when needed.

Oversee facility maintenance and repair activities to ensure a safe, reliable, and compliant work environment.

Read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings to plan and execute maintenance and repair tasks.

Apply knowledge of PLC operation and ladder logic to support troubleshooting and control system diagnostics.

Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure equipment performance aligns with operational and regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills

10+ years of experience in an equipment maintenance role, preferably in a cGMP manufacturing environment.

Proven experience as a maintenance mechanic or maintenance technician working with production equipment.

Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and pneumatic schematics.

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.

Hands-on experience with AC and DC motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, gears, and related components.

Experience with photo eye sensors, robotics, and automation equipment.

Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and restore equipment to safe, reliable operation.

Understanding of PLC operation and ladder logic programming for diagnostic and troubleshooting purposes.

Experience with PLC troubleshooting and PLC control systems.

Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, including three-phase power systems.

Experience with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance repair activities.

Strong documentation skills to support cGMP and audit requirements.

Ability to use and update preventive maintenance software and work order systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cockeysville, MD 21030.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $46.00/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 Cockeysville, MD 21030.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.