2nd Shift Maintenance Lead — Troubleshooting & Leadership

Mestek, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek Machinery in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a 2nd shift Lead Maintenance Technician to supervise and support manufacturing staff, perform hands-on troubleshooting, and maintain equipment to ensure safe, efficient production.

This temp-to-hire role requires 4–6 years of maintenance experience and a technical certificate; you will interpret drawings and BOMs, coach teammates, and collaborate with QC, engineering, and production. Strong communication and union environment experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Industrial Technician Certificate or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in applied science or comparable field preferred.
• Minimum 4–6 years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working in union manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Proven ability to lead a team or serve as a subject-matter expert on a production shift.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with QC, engineering, and production.
• Computer literacy, including maintenance systems, email, and documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the working lead for staff on 2nd shift, providing daily direction, support, and task prioritization.
• Ensure smooth workflow throughout the shift, adjusting assignments as needed to meet production and quality goals.
• Provide shift-change communication to 1st shift leadership and maintenance teams, ensuring continuity of work.
• Support new or less experienced employees by coaching processes, troubleshooting, and proper equipment operation.
• Workwiththesafetycommitteetoensurecontinuouscompliancewithallenvironmental,health,andsafety(EHS)regulationsandstandards.
• Identifyandtroubleshootqualityissuesandrecommendsolutions.
• Work collaboratively with the Quality Technician to support in-process inspections, ensure machines meet required specifications, and resolve quality-related issues quickly.
• Support root-cause analysis related to quality or equipment problems.
• Participateincontinuousimprovementinitiativestoenhancequalityandsafetycontrolprocesses.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
• Communicating deviations, rework needs, or quality concerns the Assembly Supervisor and QC.
• Performsandassumesotherdutiesandresponsibilitiesasmayberequired.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Blueprints & BOMs

Team leadership

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Industrial Technician Certificate or equivalent

Associate of Applied Science or comparable degree preferred

Job description

Mestek Machinery in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a 2nd shift Lead Maintenance Technician to supervise and support manufacturing staff, perform hands-on troubleshooting, and maintain equipment to ensure safe, efficient production.

This temp-to-hire role requires 4–6 years of maintenance experience and a technical certificate; you will interpret drawings and BOMs, coach teammates, and collaborate with QC, engineering, and production. Strong communication and union environment experience preferred.