Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician

CORE Linen; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Linen is seeking a Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment in a busy commercial laundry facility in Georgia. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and efficiency with preventive maintenance and timely repairs during production operations.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, diagnosing issues, maintaining logs, and coordinating with Supervisors and Engineering.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of industrial or plant maintenance experience preferred.
• Good working knowledge of plant maintenance including electrical systems, boilers, hydraulics, compressed air, plumbing and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, and mechanical/plumbing blueprints.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery.
• Experience supporting or assisting with installation of new equipment preferred.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Demonstrated understanding of industrial safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, reliability, and solid communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment.
• Monitor production equipment and systems during operations to identify issues and initiate corrections.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components (belts, bearings, drives, jams, ironer tape, conveyors).
• Respond promptly to equipment failures and urgent maintenance needs during production.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs of completed work and follow-up actions.
• Communicate equipment status, downtime, and repair timelines to supervisors and engineering.
• Assist engineering staff, maintenance team, and vendors with technical work.
• Follow safety policies including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, energized equipment issues.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Perform additional maintenance or operational duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical schematics reading

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Reading blueprints

Tool handling

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Direct Hire | Full-Time | Benefits Available

Job Summary

The Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment in a commercial laundry/industrial facility. This role ensures equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency through preventive maintenance, timely repairs, and continuous monitoring of assigned systems during production operations. The technician works independently and collaboratively to minimize downtime and support safe, efficient plant operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Monitor assigned production equipment and systems during operations to identify potential issues and initiate corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components, including belts, bearings, drives, jams, ironer tape, overhead rail systems, and conveyor systems.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures and emergent maintenance needs during production.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, documenting completed work, unresolved issues, and follow-up actions.
• Communicate equipment status, downtime, and repair timelines to Production Supervisors and Engineering as needed.
• Assist engineering staff, maintenance team members, and outside vendors with technical and mechanical work.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and working on energized or hot equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area to support plant safety standards.
• Perform additional maintenance or operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of industrial or plant maintenance experience preferred.
• Good working knowledge of overall plant maintenance, including but not limited to electrical systems, boilers, hydraulics, compressed air, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, as well as mechanical and plumbing blueprints.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery.
• Experience supporting or assisting with installation of new equipment preferred.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Demonstrated understanding of industrial safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, reliability, and solid communication skills.