Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician

Caliberr Staffing; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberr Staffing seeks a Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician to act as a technical authority, driving uptime and continuous improvement on high-speed lines. You will mentor staff and lead diagnostic and optimization efforts across automation, robotics, and complex mechanical systems.

You will tackle root-cause issues, guide PLC/ servo/ VFD projects, and develop standardized procedures to elevate team capability while partnering with cross-functional leaders on process upgrades.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
• Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools and shop equipment.
• Experience with 480VAC/24VDC systems and industrial automation.
• Proven mentoring or project leadership experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Execute rapid root-cause troubleshooting on bottling, packaging, and injection molding machinery to minimize downtime.
• Lead overhaul projects and planned maintenance initiatives to restore equipment to peak performance standards.
• Develop and document standardized operating and troubleshooting procedures to enhance team technical proficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to implement process upgrades and resolve recurring mechanical or electrical bottlenecks.
• Maintain and repair critical auxiliary systems, including chillers, air compressors, and advanced water filtration units.
• Analyze performance data from control systems to identify trends and drive throughput efficiency.
• Provide expert-level guidance on PLC, servo, and VFD systems to support the broader maintenance team.

Skills

6+ years industrial maintenance

Electrical schematics

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Team mentoring

MS Office reporting

Education

Associate’s degree in Mechatronics/Industrial Automation

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Robotics integration tools

Vision systems

Job description

As a Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will serve as a technical authority, ensuring maximum equipment uptime through advanced diagnostics and proactive system optimization. You will play a pivotal role in mentoring team members and driving continuous improvement across high-speed production lines, utilizing your expertise in automation, robotics, and complex mechanical systems to achieve operational excellence.

About the Role

As a Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will serve as a technical authority, ensuring maximum equipment uptime through advanced diagnostics and proactive system optimization. You will play a pivotal role in mentoring team members and driving continuous improvement across high-speed production lines, utilizing your expertise in automation, robotics, and complex mechanical systems to achieve operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Execute rapid, root-cause troubleshooting on high-speed bottling, packaging, and injection molding machinery to minimize downtime.
• Lead overhaul projects and planned maintenance initiatives to restore equipment to peak performance standards.
• Develop and document standardized operating and troubleshooting procedures to enhance team technical proficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to implement process upgrades and resolve recurring mechanical or electrical bottlenecks.
• Maintain and repair critical auxiliary systems, including chillers, air compressors, and advanced water filtration units.
• Analyze performance data from control systems to identify trends and drive throughput efficiency.
• Provide expert-level guidance on PLC, servo, and VFD systems to support the broader maintenance team.

Required Skills

• 6+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Proven ability to interpret complex electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools and shop equipment such as mills, lathes, and welding apparatus.
• Strong experience with 480VAC/24VDC electrical systems and industrial automation.
• Demonstrated success in leading projects or mentoring technical staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in high-speed manufacturing or bottling environments.
• Advanced expertise in PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley).
• Experience with robotics, vision inspection systems, and advanced communication buses.
• Formal training in continuous improvement methodologies or lean manufacturing.