Lead Maintenance Technician

Scott Steel Llc; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Steel is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance, repair, and reliability of equipment and facility systems across our manufacturing operations in Dayton or Piqua, OH. This hands-on leadership role requires diagnosing issues, implementing preventative maintenance, and coordinating repairs to keep production running safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in industrial maintenance, strong electrical/mechanical troubleshooting, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Strong safety mindset and quality workmanship.
• Experience in steel processing/manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Maintain and repair slitting equipment, conveyors, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities to minimize downtime.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Maintain maintenance records and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Assist with facility maintenance including building systems.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance supplies.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Train and mentor employees on equipment operation and care.
• Respond to urgent breakdowns and maintenance emergencies.

Skills

Industrial troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Blueprints & schematics reading

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Troubleshooting prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certification or vocational training

OSHA certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Diagnostic instruments

Pneumatic/hydraulic test tools

Forklift operation

PLC troubleshooting tools

Job description

Lead Maintenance TechnicianLocation: Dayton, OH or Piqua, OHStatus: Full-TimeClassification: Non-ExemptReports To: Vice President of Operations / Production Leadership TeamPosition SummaryScott Steel is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee the maintenance, repair, and reliability of equipment and facility systems across our manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for troubleshooting equipment issues, performing preventative maintenance, coordinating repairs, and helping ensure our production operations run safely and efficiently.The ideal candidate is a technical problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and enjoys leading by example.What You'll DoTroubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systemsPerform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipmentMaintain and repair slitting equipment, conveyors, forklifts, overhead cranes, and related manufacturing machineryCoordinate maintenance priorities to minimize downtime and production interruptionsSupport equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvementsMaintain maintenance records, work orders, and preventative maintenance schedulesAssist with facility maintenance, including building systems and infrastructureManage spare parts inventory and maintenance supply needsCoordinate with outside vendors and service providers when necessaryEnsure compliance with company safety policies and Lockout/Tagout proceduresTrain and mentor employees on proper equipment operation and equipment careRespond to urgent equipment breakdowns and maintenance emergencies as neededQualificationsRequiredHigh School Diploma or GEDMinimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experienceStrong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skillsWorking knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systemsAbility to read equipment manuals, blueprints, and technical schematicsExperience using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and diagnostic instrumentsAbility to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance projectsStrong safety mindset and commitment to quality workmanshipPreferredExperience in steel processing, manufacturing, metal fabrication, or industrial production environmentsWelding and fabrication experiencePLC troubleshooting experienceForklift and overhead crane maintenance experienceVocational, technical, or trade school certificationOSHA or maintenance-related certificationsPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work throughout a manufacturing facilityAbility to safely lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequentlyAbility to work in varying temperatures and industrial conditionsAbility to access elevated work areas and safely perform maintenance activitiesWorking ConditionsThis position operates in a manufacturing environment and is regularly exposed to:Production equipment and moving machineryForklifts and overhead cranesModerate to high noise levelsHot and cold temperaturesDust and industrial manufacturing conditionsRequired PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed footwear.Why Join Scott Steel?Competitive pay based on experienceHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off and holidaysStable, growing manufacturing environmentOpportunity to make an immediate impact on operations and reliabilityApply TodayIf you enjoy solving problems, working with industrial equipment, and taking ownership of maintenance operations, we'd like to hear from you.Scott Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.