Maintenance Lead: Drive Reliability & Steel Machinery

Wire Industries; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wire Industries in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance of our equipment, facilities and systems. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead maintenance technicians and contractors, set priorities and drive improvements that reduce downtime and support production performance.

This trade-qualified role requires knowledge of steel reinforcement machinery, CMMS experience, and strong leadership, communication and safety focus.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in mechanical, electrical or related field.
• Experience leading or supervising a maintenance team.
• Proven knowledge of steel reinforcement machinery.
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support maintenance technicians and contractors, setting clear priorities and monitoring work quality and completion.
• Plan and coordinate preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance to minimise disruption to production.
• Manage work orders and maintenance schedules, ensuring tasks are completed safely, effectively and on time.
• Lead toolbox talks and team meetings, providing regular feedback and promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Work closely with the Safety team on inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Identify and implement improvements to equipment reliability, maintenance processes and operational efficiency.
• Monitor maintenance performance, including equipment downtime, repair times and costs.
• Manage spare parts availability and supplier relationships to achieve value and quality.
• Support maintenance budgeting and control expenditure within approved limits.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Operations teams on maintenance priorities and improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Trade qualification in mechanical/electrical

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Wire Industries in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance of our equipment, facilities and systems. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will lead maintenance technicians and contractors, set priorities and drive improvements that reduce downtime and support production performance.

This trade-qualified role requires knowledge of steel reinforcement machinery, CMMS experience, and strong leadership, communication and safety focus.