Lead Maintenance Technician - Aerospace Manufacturing

BARNES; Burnside (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate daily maintenance operations, lead and train technicians, and develop preventive maintenance schedules, ensuring safe, reliable equipment performance.

You will assign and prioritize work, support mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, schedule downtime, coordinate contractors, and mentor staff while maintaining accurate records in Limble.

Qualifications

• 5+ years combined industrial maintenance/leadership experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly, follow procedures, and maintain accurate work records.
• Equivalent education, training, and demonstrated competency may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assign and prioritize maintenance work orders.
• Support mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and machine recovery.
• Coordinate equipment downtime, repair status, and priorities with Production.
• Contact, schedule, and coordinate contractors and OEM service providers.
• Identify parts, verify OEM part numbers, obtain pricing and availability, and submit purchase requisitions.
• Review, prioritize, and schedule PMR work orders, including required parts and production access.
• Conduct forklift training and evaluations; mentor technicians; monitor work quality; review Limble documentation.
• Escalate urgent safety, equipment, and resource concerns to management.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Safety-focused execution

Clear communication

Documentation & record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalent education considered

Job description

Barnes Aerospace in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate daily maintenance operations, lead and train technicians, and develop preventive maintenance schedules, ensuring safe, reliable equipment performance.

You will assign and prioritize work, support mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, schedule downtime, coordinate contractors, and mentor staff while maintaining accurate records in Limble.