Lead Industrial Maintenance Specialist

Caliberr Staffing; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberr Staffing is seeking a Lead Industrial Maintenance Specialist for a high-speed manufacturing environment in Jeffersonville, IN. You will act as a technical authority, drive continuous improvement, and mentor technicians to maximize equipment reliability.

Responsibilities include leading root cause analysis, troubleshooting electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems, overseeing machine overhauls during outages, and developing SOPs to standardize maintenance workflows.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
• Ability to interpret complex electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and shop machinery (lathes, mills, grinders).
• Strong background in managing technical projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office for reporting and data analysis.
• Must possess a personal set of basic tools and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and rapid troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Mentor and train technical teams on maintenance procedures for high-speed lines.
• Collaborate with leadership to execute equipment upgrades and process improvements.
• Manage machine overhauls during outages to restore equipment performance.
• Develop and document SOPs to standardize troubleshooting workflows.
• Maintain high safety standards across manufacturing and facility operations.

Skills

Industrial maintenance leadership

Electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic schem​a

Precision measurement tools

Technical project management

MS Office reporting

Toolset & physical fitness

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

PLC diagnostics

VFDs

Industrial networks

MIG/TIG welding

Job description

As a Lead Industrial Maintenance Specialist, you will serve as a technical authority in a high-speed manufacturing environment, ensuring peak equipment performance and operational reliability. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, mentor technical staff, and lead complex machine overhauls to maximize production throughput.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and rapid troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime and prevent re-occurrence.
• Mentor and train technical teams on advanced maintenance procedures for blow molding, injection molding, and high-speed packaging lines.
• Collaborate with leadership to execute equipment upgrades and process improvements that enhance overall system efficiency.
• Manage comprehensive machine overhauls during planned outages to restore equipment to optimal operating standards.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) to standardize troubleshooting and maintenance workflows.
• Maintain high safety standards and enforce best practices across all manufacturing and facility operations.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• 6+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
• Proven ability to interpret complex electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and shop machinery such as lathes, mills, and grinders.
• Strong background in managing technical projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite for reporting and data analysis.
• Must possess a personal set of basic tools and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Skills

• 10+ years of experience in high-speed bottling, packaging, or injection molding environments.
• Advanced expertise in PLC diagnostics, VFDs, servo motors, and industrial communication networks.
• Skilled in fabrication, including MIG, TIG, or stick welding techniques.
• Experience working with high-voltage electrical systems (480VAC) and control circuits.
• Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement projects and reducing mean time between failures (MTBF).
• Familiarity with major OEM equipment such as Husky, Krones, Sidel, or KHS.