Lead Maintenance Technician

Soap Creek Resources; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Soap Creek Resources is seeking a working lead for the 2nd shift maintenance team. The role provides daily direction, hands-on troubleshooting, and supports machine build activities to ensure safe, efficient production.

Responsibilities include coordinating with quality and engineering, mentoring staff, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required; Industrial Technician Certificate preferred.
• 4–6 years of maintenance technician experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience leading a team or acting as SME on a production shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2nd shift maintenance staff with daily direction and hands-on support.
• Adjust assignments to meet production schedules and quality objectives.
• Communicate shift handoff details to 1st shift leadership and maintenance teams.
• Coach and mentor new or less experienced employees on processes and equipment operation.
• Collaborate with the safety committee to ensure EHS compliance.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints/BOMs

Leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Maintenance systems

Education

Associate degree in related field

Industrial Technician Certificate

Job description

This position is a working lead role responsible for overseeing and supporting maintenance staff on the 2nd shift. The Lead Maintenance Technician ensures safe and efficient production through hands‑on troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, blueprint and BOM interpretation, and support of sub‑assembly and machine build activities. The role serves as the primary technical resource for the 2nd shift and partners closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure workflow continuity, equipment performance, and quality standards are met.

Duties:

Including but not limited to:

• Serve as the working lead for 2nd shift maintenance staff, providing daily direction, task prioritization, and hands‑on support.
• Ensure smooth workflow throughout the shift by adjusting assignments to meet production schedules and quality objectives.
• Communicate shift handoff details to 1st shift leadership and maintenance teams to ensure continuity of work.
• Coach and support new or less experienced employees on processes, troubleshooting techniques, and proper equipment operation.
• Collaborate with the safety committee to ensure ongoing compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and standards.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and recommend solutions for quality and equipment‑related issues.
• Work closely with the Quality Technician to support in‑process inspections, verify machines meet required specifications, and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
• Support root‑cause analysis efforts related to quality deviations or equipment failures.li>
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, safety, and process efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
• Communicate deviations, rework requirements, and quality concerns to the Assembly Supervisor and Quality Control.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a related field required; Industrial Technician Certificate or equivalent required. Associate of Applied Science or comparable degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 to 6 years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Proven ability to lead a team or function as a subject‑matter expert on a production shift.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally with quality, engineering, and production teams.
• Computer proficiency, including maintenance systems, email, and documentation tools.

Disclaimer: Please note that we are unable to provide job sponsorships, including, but not limited to, visas, corp-to-corp arrangements (C2C), or any other form of sponsorship for employment. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.