Lead Maintenance Technician: Elevate Plant Reliability

AFX inc; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

AFX, Inc. is seeking a dependable, hands-on Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee facility operations, equipment maintenance, and general plant upkeep in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This leadership role requires coordinating maintenance priorities, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring safe, efficient operations across the facility. The ideal candidate will have forklift certification, 3+ years of maintenance experience, the ability to read manuals, and a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance or industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, conveyors, and facility machinery.
• Ability to read manuals and work orders; safety focused.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities to ensure equipment and facility reliability.
• Safely operate forklifts to support maintenance, material handling, and production needs.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on facility equipment, machinery, and building systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and equipment issues.
• Support and maintain conveyors, pallet wrappers, material handling equipment, and other plant systems.
• Prioritize maintenance requests to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Assist with pallet racking inspections, repairs, and facility safety initiatives.
• Perform minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and general building maintenance tasks.
• Maintain maintenance records, schedules, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Support facility improvement projects, equipment installations, and trade show setup/teardown activities.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, and management teams to support operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Conveyors

Forklift operation

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

AFX, Inc. is seeking a dependable, hands-on Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee facility operations, equipment maintenance, and general plant upkeep in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This leadership role requires coordinating maintenance priorities, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring safe, efficient operations across the facility. The ideal candidate will have forklift certification, 3+ years of maintenance experience, the ability to read manuals, and a strong commitment to