Lead Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift

Schaeffler; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Job summary

Schaeffler Cheraw site seeks a hands-on Maintenance Lead for 1st shift to oversee machine repairs and preventative maintenance. You will guide a team of technicians, escalate issues, and coordinate with production and engineering to maintain equipment availability and safety.

The role requires strong mechanical repair background, leadership skills, and the ability to read drawings and follow instructions in English. Shift availability and overtime may be required at times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with extensive field experience.
• Ability to use measuring instruments and identify defects.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, manuals and technical documents.
• 3–5 years of mechanical machine repair experience.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work with complex machinery.
• Shift work, overtime and weekend availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance staff and ensure proper maintenance of production machines.
• Monitor maintenance effectiveness and coordinate resources and processes.
• Support technicians and ensure performance standards are met.
• Manage service providers and service level achievements.
• Guide technicians performing repairs and escalations when needed.
• Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures and coordinate rapid repairs.
• Ensure equipment availability, reliability and safety compliance.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders and spare parts usage.
• Coordinate with production, engineering and other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Machinery repair

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

English communication

Root cause analysis

Team training

Education

Associate's degree in technical discipline

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Schaeffler Cheraw site seeks a hands-on Maintenance Lead for 1st shift to oversee machine repairs and preventative maintenance. You will guide a team of technicians, escalate issues, and coordinate with production and engineering to maintain equipment availability and safety.

The role requires strong mechanical repair background, leadership skills, and the ability to read drawings and follow instructions in English. Shift availability and overtime may be required at times.