Maintenance Group Lead 1st shift

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Group Lead will oversee day-to-day activities of the maintenance team, ensuring equipment uptime, safety, and reliability within our injection molding facility. This is a working leadership role that combines technical expertise with team coordination to support production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities and delegate tasks based on priority and technician skill sets.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain injection molding machines, automation systems, and facility equipment.
• Monitor and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to minimize downtime and enhance efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance tasks, work orders, and equipment history.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety policies.
• Provide technical support for projects, equipment upgrades, and new equipment installations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Qualifications:
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with plastic injection molding.
• 2+ years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with PLCs, automation systems, and robotic equipment (e.g., Fanuc, Yushin) is a plus.
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to be hands-on and lead by example.