Maintenance Team Lead

Description

Primary Purpose of Position: 

The Maintenance Team Leader will oversee the maintenance and repair activities for all injection molding equipment, auxiliary systems, and facilities equipment. This role involves hands-on troubleshooting, team coordination, and continuous improvement of processes to ensure machine uptime, product quality, and operational efficiency.

Organizational Relationship:

This position reports directly to the Maintenance & Facilities Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

·        Lead a team of maintenance technicians in daily preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.

·        Ensure the reliability and availability of all molding machinery, robotics, conveyors, chillers, dryers, and other associated equipment.

·        Assign and prioritize work orders, monitor progress, and provide technical support to the team as needed.

·        Maintain and develop preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring compliance with OEM specifications and safety standards.

·        Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality departments to minimize downtime and optimize machine performance.

·        Train and mentor team members, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

·        Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for recurring issues.

·        Document all maintenance activities in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

·        Support implementation of lean manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and other operational excellence initiatives.

·        Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·        Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

·        Knowledge of safety protocols and quality control standards.

·        Strong proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.

Education and Experience

·        High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.

·        Minimum of 5 years’ experience in injection molding maintenance, preferably with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·        Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.

·        Proficiency in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

·        Experience with PLCs, robotics, and automated manufacturing systems is a plus.

·        Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

·        Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond effectively to changing priorities.

Physical Requirements

·        Ability to push, pull, lift, move and/or carry up to 50lbs.

·        Ability to frequently reach overhead.

·        Ability to frequently stoop, bend and kneel.