Maintenance Group Lead 2nd 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.