Biotech Plant Maintenance Lead

HGS BioScience; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off starting at 3 weeks

Career pathing and development

Job summary

HGS Bioscience in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Maintenance Tech to lead daily shift activities, support operators, and ensure safe, continuous production in our humic and fulvic biology manufacturing environment.

You will perform advanced maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, review logs, troubleshoot downtime, read blueprints, and coach the team while upholding OSHA safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of 220V/480V electrical systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and work instructions.
• Leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight while supporting team operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift operations and support production activities across the manufacturing plant.
• Provide floor leadership and direction to production employees during assigned shifts.
• Cover employee absences and assist in maintaining production continuity.
• Communicate shift updates, operational concerns, and production status to plant leadership.
• Verify production log sheets, batch documentation, and operational records are completed accurately.
• Ensure production processes and work instructions are followed consistently.
• Perform pre-operational equipment inspections and verify readiness for production.
• Review raw materials and finished products for quality and operational concerns.
• Troubleshoot operational and process issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Support employee coaching, conflict resolution, and overall team accountability in partnership with plant leadership.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized manufacturing environment.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational maintenance training

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

Job description

HGS Bioscience in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Maintenance Tech to lead daily shift activities, support operators, and ensure safe, continuous production in our humic and fulvic biology manufacturing environment.

You will perform advanced maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, review logs, troubleshoot downtime, read blueprints, and coach the team while upholding OSHA safety and quality standards.