Lead Maintenance Technician – Day Shift

Jobtailor; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced maintenance leader to oversee a manufacturing maintenance team. You will guide repairs, improve equipment reliability, and ensure safe operation across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.

The role requires 8+ years in maintenance with 5+ years in manufacturing, plus proven team leadership and PLC experience. You will mentor technicians, manage scheduling, and drive root-cause analyses while adhering to GMPs and SOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• 8+ years of maintenance experience, including 5+ years in manufacturing.
• Experience leading teams or mentoring others.
• PLC programming experience preferred.
• Mechanical/electrical/electronic trade background or technical school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance activities and guide the team in keeping equipment running safely and efficiently.
• Perform complex repairs and lead problem‑solving efforts.
• Support training across mechanical, electrical, and utility systems.
• Lead maintenance tasks and support team scheduling, training, and quality control.
• Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, and electronic repairs.
• Troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems.
• Monitor and maintain plant systems (boilers, compressors, HVAC, etc.).
• Lead root cause analysis and improvement projects.
• Train team members in instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems.
• Use manuals, drawings, and technical resources to diagnose issues.
• Maintain organized workspaces and inventory areas.
• Follow safety rules, GMPs, SOPs, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance operations

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Electrical/mechanical trades

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Tools

PLC programming tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance activities and guide the team in keeping our equipment running safely and efficiently
• Perform complex repairs and lead problem‑solving efforts
• Support training across mechanical, electrical, and utility systems
• Lead maintenance tasks and support team scheduling, training, and quality control
• Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, and electronic repairs
• Troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems
• Monitor and maintain plant systems (boilers, compressors, HVAC, etc.)
• Lead root cause analysis and improvement projects
• Train team members in instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems
• Use manuals, drawings, and technical resources to diagnose issues
• Maintain organized workspaces and inventory areas
• Follow safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred
• 8+ years of maintenance experience, including 5+ years in manufacturing
• Experience leading teams or mentoring others
• PLC programming experience preferred
• Mechanical/electrical/electronic trade background or technical school preferred
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and move throughout your shift
• Comfortable working around powders, chemicals, and food allergens
• Flexible to work overtime based on business needs