Lead Maintenance Technician – Industrial Automation

Carlisle Brake & Friction Inc; Lafayette Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Brake & Friction Inc is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead to oversee maintenance of industrial equipment with focus on mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, and pneumatics. The role requires troubleshooting of PLCs, robots, CNC, and various controls, with hands-on fabrication and safety compliance during breakdowns and upgrades.

The candidate should bring 5+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or in teams,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with strong mechanical knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and ability to multi-task in a cross-functional team.
• Troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow the daily Leadership Standard work format to maintain shift consistency.
• Facilitate written and verbal communications at shift change for smooth transitions.
• May require extended hours during breakdowns and repairs.
• Maintain a professional atmosphere and drive 5S results.
• Verify CMMS work is completed before turnover to the next shift.
• Ensure work meets Carlisle Safety, Environmental, and Reliability standards.
• Respond to machine breakdowns and troubleshoot/repair equipment.
• Identify root causes and suggest preventive actions.
• Follow instructions for scheduled preventive maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering to upgrade equipment for safety and reliability.
• Work on machine rebuild projects and install/rearrange equipment.
• Operate band saws, drill presses, grinders, and MIG welders for fabrication.
• Identify and order components needed for jobs and estimate time accurately.
• Interface with CMMS to retrieve work orders, issue parts, and close records.
• Perform cleaning tasks, floor care, and waste collection as needed.
• Support the Carlisle Operating System and lean initiatives.
• Be willing to travel occasionally (<5%) and work flexible hours, including weekends.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Servo systems

Industrial controls

Motor controls

Electrical systems

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS

Job description

Carlisle Brake & Friction Inc is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead to oversee maintenance of industrial equipment with focus on mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, and pneumatics. The role requires troubleshooting of PLCs, robots, CNC, and various controls, with hands-on fabrication and safety compliance during breakdowns and upgrades.

The candidate should bring 5+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, strong communication, and the ability to work independently or in teams,