Lead Maintenance Technician: Hands-On Mentor & PM Leader

Raycap Inc; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A very competitive benefit package

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

A generous 401(k) employer contributed

Job summary

Raycap, Inc. in North Charleston, SC seeks a Maintenance Technician Lead to supervise and mentor Maintenance Technicians while performing hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance.

The role coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance, assists with installation and commissioning of new equipment, and communicates priorities and issues to management to keep production safe and efficient. This hands-on leadership position requires strong problem solving, safety discipline, and the

Qualifications

• Completion of an electrical or mechanical apprenticeship, technical school training in an applicable maintenance field, military technical training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred, with demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical maintenance, with the ability to assist with troubleshooting outside of the individual's primary area of expertise.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics, blueprints, equipment manuals, and other technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment issues, identify hazards and defects, determine root causes, and perform or coordinate appropriate repairs.
• Previous experience providing technical guidance, training, or direction to other maintenance personnel preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize maintenance activities based on safety, production, and equipment needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with Maintenance, Production, Quality, Engineering, Management, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a maintenance team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple jobs and priorities during a shift.
• Ability to use a CMMS to document preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, work performed, and materials used.
• Ability to safely use common electrical, mechanical, diagnostic, and maintenance tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow all applicable company safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and perform the physical requirements associated with industrial maintenance, including standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, and working around production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership and direction to Maintenance Technicians.
• Provide hands‑on training, technical guidance, and support to Maintenance Technicians in electrical, mechanical, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and equipment repair activities.
• Prioritizing maintenance activities, assigning daily tasks, and coordinating manpower based on production and facility needs.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for complex electrical, mechanical, and equipment‑related problems and assist technicians with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on shop equipment and facility systems, including accurately documenting work performed and materials used in the CMMS.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, tooling, building systems, and other facility equipment to minimize downtime and maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Review completed maintenance work and help ensure repairs, preventative maintenance, and other assigned tasks are completed properly and documented accurately.
• Assist with the planning, installation, removal, and commissioning of new tools, machinery, and equipment, including coordination with supplier technicians and outside contractors as needed.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and communicate findings and recommended corrective actions to the Maintenance Manager.
• Assist with developing and maintaining preventative maintenance procedures, maintenance documentation, equipment records, and other department processes.
• Create and submit purchase requests for maintenance parts, tools, equipment, services, and other materials required to support maintenance activities.
• Maintain an organized work area and promote a clean, safe, and professional maintenance environment.
• Work with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety, Production, and other departments to ensure maintenance activities comply with applicable safety, operational, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with maintaining maintenance‑related documentation and supporting internal and external audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Communicate maintenance priorities, completed work, equipment issues, parts requirements, and other relevant information to the Maintenance Manager and appropriate department personnel.
• Assist with coordinating outside contractors and service providers performing maintenance, repair, installation, or facility‑related work.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production needs while effectively managing multiple maintenance jobs and priorities during the shift.
• Lead by example by demonstrating strong safety practices, problem‑solving skills, communication, accountability, and technical workmanship.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Leadership

Training

CMMS documentation

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Electrical or mechanical apprenticeship

Technical school training in maintenance

Military technical training

Tools

CMMS

Electrical testing tools

Industrial machinery

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

Raycap, Inc. in North Charleston, SC seeks a Maintenance Technician Lead to supervise and mentor Maintenance Technicians while performing hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance.

The role coordinates preventive and corrective maintenance, assists with installation and commissioning of new equipment, and communicates priorities and issues to management to keep production safe and efficient. This hands-on leadership position requires strong problem solving, safety discipline, and the