Lead Maintenance Engineer, Plant Operations

The Pittsburgh Paints Company; Temple, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pittsburgh Paints Company in Temple, TX is hiring a Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance operations at our Temple manufacturing plant. You will plan and supervise work, coach wage staff, and drive continuous improvements focused on quality, cost reduction, and SSPL.

You will lead maintenance teams, coordinate with operations, and ensure preventive maintenance schedules keep production running with minimal downtime, while complying with safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years in mechanical maintenance and related skilled trades.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of plant utilities and process equipment.
• Proficiency with CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities between operations and maintenance teams; troubleshoot breakdowns and install/replace equipment.
• Assign work orders and adjust schedules for critical breakdowns; ensure quality requirements.
• Establish shift schedules, procure materials, conduct preventive maintenance; minimize downtime.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in equipment and methods.
• Lead, train, and evaluate maintenance staff; ensure safety.
• Communicate daily with production and engineering leadership; collaborate with finance on purchases.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Supervisory leadership

Troubleshooting

Process equipment knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Pittsburgh Paints Company in Temple, TX is hiring a Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance operations at our Temple manufacturing plant. You will plan and supervise work, coach wage staff, and drive continuous improvements focused on quality, cost reduction, and SSPL.

You will lead maintenance teams, coordinate with operations, and ensure preventive maintenance schedules keep production running with minimal downtime, while complying with safety and regulatory requirements.