2nd-Shift Maintenance Lead: PLC & Packaging Automation

Paycom - ATS; Royal Park (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Candy Company is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Lead to manage the 2nd shift maintenance team on our production floor. You will troubleshoot and repair, perform PMs on Allen Bradley PLCs, servo drives, and high-speed packaging lines, coaching 2–3 technicians and ensuring production stays up and compliant with GMP and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced diagnostics, and a proactive approach to preventing downtime, with on-call availability for peak production

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ years hands-on industrial maintenance experience (or 4+ years with a relevant technical degree).
• 1+ year leading, training, or directing other maintenance technicians.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting and programming skills (Allen Bradley or equivalent).
• Experience with 3-phase motors, VFDs, relays, motor controls, sensors, and servo drives.
• Ability to read and work from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems on high-speed packaging equipment.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and BRCGS standards and audits.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Forklift certification (or ability to become certified).

Responsibilities

• Lead the 2nd shift maintenance team.
• Direct, and support 2–3 maintenance technicians on 2nd shift.
• Assign and prioritize breakdown repairs, PMs, and projects based on production needs.
• Train and mentor technicians in PLC troubleshooting, electrical safety, and advanced diagnostics.
• Hold a clear shift handoff with 1st shift and the Maintenance Manager.
• Ensure PMs and work orders are completed on time and documented in CMMS.
• Provide input on technician performance, training needs, and hiring.
• Coordinate with production supervisors, line leads, and quality to reduce downtime.
• Escalate major failures, safety concerns, and parts/resources to management.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement.
• Calibrate and maintain process control systems.
• Maintain CMMS records and ensure compliance with safety practices.
• Support sanitation during changeovers and shutdowns.
• Be available for on-call support and overtime during peak production or equipment emergencies.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

VFDs

Motors and drives

Leadership

Packaging equipment knowledge

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety procedures

Maintenance planning

HMI programming

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate in electrical/mechanical maintenance

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Flow wrappers

VFFS baggers

Servo drives

HMI programming

Job description

Piedmont Candy Company is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Lead to manage the 2nd shift maintenance team on our production floor. You will troubleshoot and repair, perform PMs on Allen Bradley PLCs, servo drives, and high-speed packaging lines, coaching 2–3 technicians and ensuring production stays up and compliant with GMP and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, advanced diagnostics, and a proactive approach to preventing downtime, with on-call availability for peak production