AWS Day Shift - Maintenance Technician Sr/Lead

Manufacturing-Maintenance-Solutions-; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Manufacturing-Maintenance-Solutions- in Lexington, KY is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician/Team Lead (AWS) to lead a hands-on maintenance team, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, and keep production equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will review work orders, mentor technicians, and oversee preventive maintenance on packaging lines, motors, pumps, HVAC, and conveyors, while ensuring documentation and OSHA/LOTO safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience, industrial preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with production equipment and facility systems.
• Previous leadership, lead, or mentoring experience.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Experience with CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform and oversee preventive maintenance programs.
• Dismantle equipment and replace defective components.
• Fabricate or modify parts when needed.
• Ensure accurate documentation of repairs, parts, and work completed.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Mentoring

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Description

Senior Maintenance Technician/

Team Lead (AWS)

Location: Lexington, KY

Day Shift (6 AM–6 PM): $28–$32/hr. (DOE) + OT Available

AWS Schedule: Work (3) 12-hour shifts (36 hours) and get paid for 40 | Full-Time

What This Job Is Really About

If you’re the person others look to when something breaks—this is your role.

You’ll be leading a team while staying hands-on with mechanical and electrical systems, troubleshooting issues, and keeping production and facility equipment running safely and efficiently.

What Your Day May Look Like

• Start your shift with a safety meeting and team check-in
• Review work orders and assign priorities to technicians
• Jump in to troubleshoot equipment breakdowns on the floor
• Repair motors, wiring, conveyors, or facility systems
• Oversee preventive maintenance to avoid downtime
• Support your team on complex repairs and recurring issues
• Coordinate with operations, vendors, or contractors as needed
• Track work, parts, and repairs in CMMS before shift handoff

What You’ll Be Working On

• Packaging lines, conveyors, and production equipment
• Motors, pumps, compressors, and drive systems
• Electrical systems: wiring, panels, switchgear, transformers
• HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, and air handlers
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility systems (lighting, plumbing, etc.)

Tools & Equipment

• Multimeters and electrical testing tools
• Hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment
• Precision measuring tools
• CMMS/work order systems
• Blueprints, schematics, and repair manuals

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems
• Perform and oversee preventive maintenance programs
• Diagnose issues using schematics, manuals, and testing toolsDismantle equipment and replace defective components
• Fabricate or modify parts when needed
• Ensure accurate documentation of repairs, parts, and work completed
• Manage parts inventory and maintenance materials
• Support equipment installs, upgrades, and facility projects
• Ensure all work meets OSHA, LOTO, and safety standards

Requirements

What You Bring

• 5+ years of maintenance experience (industrial preferred)
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Experience working with production equipment and facility systems
• Previous leadership, lead, or mentoring experience
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and manuals
• Experience with CMMS systems

Bonus If You Have

• PLC or controls experience
• Welding or machining experience
• Maintenance certifications or an apprenticeship background
• Experience in logistics, warehouse, or manufacturing environments
• Experience calibrating electronic, mechanical, or pressure measurement tools (gauges, oscilloscopes, etc.) in accordance with ISO/IEC-17025 or ISO 9001 standards
• Electrical Worker Certification issued through the State of Kentucky

Work Environment

• Active industrial/warehouse setting (hands-on, physical work)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights or in tight spaces
• 12-hour AWS schedule (days or nights)
• Overtime available as needed