Lead Maintenance Technician

Streamworks; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k) Savings & Retirement Plan with

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long Term

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Streamworks is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to support daily maintenance operations at our Blaine, MN facility. You will drive equipment reliability, execute preventive maintenance, and lead a team to minimize downtime while ensuring safe, efficient production.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, blueprint literacy, and experience with repair and testing tools. The position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Able to read blueprints and schematics of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with measuring and testing equipment (caliper, volt-ohm meter, etc.).
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Excellent communication in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance, hands‑on support, and training to production personnel.
• Execute daily maintenance priorities to support production schedules, equipment reliability, and reduced downtime.
• Diagnose and repair equipment failures, replace defective components, and identify root causes to prevent recurring issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including equipment inspections, scheduled service, maintenance records, and work order completion.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and control maintenance costs.
• Assist in developing and improving maintenance procedures, safety practices, and equipment processes.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and support equipment redundancy strategies to minimize production interruptions.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, HACCP requirements, and company policies.
• Assist with the installation, setup, maintenance, and implementation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Work with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and outside service contractors to troubleshoot equipment issues and support repairs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on production efficiency, equipment reliability, and operational performance.
• Communicate equipment concerns, maintenance progress, and improvement opportunities to the Maintenance Supervisor and production leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Lead Maintenance Technician

Mail Processing Full Time Regular Skilled Craft Blaine, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1585

Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off and holidays, life/AD&D/long-term disability insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Streamworks is a trusted partner and innovative leader in direct marketing and secure mail communications, helping clients create and deliver meaningful messaging that drives results. Our company provides state of the art printing presses, print finishing services, a full-service creative and branding agency, and secure fulfillment solutions.

Streamworks is always looking for talented and qualified people to join our team, people who are ready for a meaningful career, not just another job. We at Streamworks embrace diversity, equity, & inclusion and we are committed to an environment that is open, honest, safe, and rewarding. We will give you the opportunity to learn and grow within the company. We, as a Company, can only be successful if our employees are successful.

What Streamworks Offers

• Very competitive wage based on qualifications and experience
• Use of our on-site fitness center
• Air Conditioning, comfortable environment all year-round
• Uniform T-Shirts
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Savings & Retirement Plan with a match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long Term Disability
• Other voluntary benefits such as Vision, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and more

Summary

The Maintenance Lead supports daily maintenance operations, focusing on equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, reducing downtime, and improving efficiency. This hands-on role provides technical guidance and training, executes preventive and daily maintenance priorities, and works with maintenance personnel and production leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance, hands‑on support, and training to production personnel.
• Execute daily maintenance priorities to support production schedules, equipment reliability, and reduced downtime.
• Diagnose and repair equipment failures, replace defective components, and identify root causes to prevent recurring issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including equipment inspections, scheduled service, maintenance records, and work order completion.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and control maintenance costs.
• Assist in developing and improving maintenance procedures, safety practices, and equipment processes.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and support equipment redundancy strategies to minimize production interruptions.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, HACCP requirements, and company policies.
• Assist with the installation, setup, maintenance, and implementation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Work with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and outside service contractors to troubleshoot equipment issues and support repairs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on production efficiency, equipment reliability, and operational performance.
• Communicate equipment concerns, maintenance progress, and improvement opportunities to the Maintenance Supervisor and production leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong electrical aptitude.
• Electro/mechanical troubleshooting
• Read and understand blueprints, layouts, and schematics of electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to use measuring and testing equipment (caliper, volt­ohm meter, etc.)
• Ability to work in a team-basedenvironment
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalentrequired

Language Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to successfully communicate with the public, other employees and vendors

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel, Word and Outlook

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• This job operates primarily in a plant environment where it may be loud.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

Streamworks is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, disability, military service, protected veterans' status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state or local laws.

Streamworks

3640 Pheasant Ridge Drive

Blaine, MN 55449

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug test in accordance with Minnesota law.
• In this role you will be trusted with confidential information as well as protected health information
• Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.