Maintenance Team Lead

Position: Maintenance Team Lead – First Shift Location: Wausau, WI Position Summary The Maintenance Team Lead provides daily leadership and coordination for maintenance team members to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. Key Responsibilities Promote a strong safety culture and address safety concerns immediately; lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and communicate daily maintenance priorities. Assign and coordinate daily work activities for maintenance team members, ensuring work is done safely, productively, and on schedule. Support production by troubleshooting issues and prioritizing maintenance activities. Coordinate with planners, schedulers, and supervisors to ensure parts and resources are available. Communicate effectively between shifts to ensure smooth operations. Facilitate training and cross‑training to develop team capabilities and maintain coverage. Assist with overtime scheduling in accordance with company policies and labor agreements. Maintain a clean, organized work environment following 5S principles. Perform additional duties as business needs require. Qualifications Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Previous leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred. Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with production, maintenance, and support teams. Benefits 401(k) with company match Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Employee discount Referral program Company Overview Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric‑electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide. #J-18808-Ljbffr