Lead Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing & Reliability

Darnel, Inc.; Monroe, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Darnel Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician Supervisor to lead daily maintenance activities, supervise a skilled team, and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance to keep manufacturing equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems, schedule work, and ensure adherence to lockout/tagout and PPE standards. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous lead, supervisory, or team coordination experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and industrial equipment systems.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, blueprints, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Experience using maintenance systems, work order systems, or CMMS tools to document work and track maintenance activity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, assign, and support daily work activities for maintenance technicians to ensure production equipment, utilities, and facility systems remain operational.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, repairs, equipment inspections, and work orders.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related equipment issues and provide hands-on technical support when needed.
• Coordinate with production, quality, engineering, EHS, and leadership teams to prioritize repairs, communicate equipment status, and reduce production interruptions.
• Ensure all maintenance work is performed safely and in compliance with company policies, lockout/tagout requirements, PPE standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Train, coach, and develop maintenance team members on safe work practices, troubleshooting methods, equipment procedures, and maintenance standards.
• Review completed work orders, maintenance logs, downtime information, and parts usage to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to equipment reliability, maintenance processes, spare parts management, and overall operational efficiency.
• Maintain appropriate communication during shift changes, breakdowns, project work, and urgent maintenance situations.
• Support company initiatives, strategic goals, and team collaboration efforts.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Reading schematics

English communication

Safety compliance

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance/Electrical/Mechanical

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Darnel Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician Supervisor to lead daily maintenance activities, supervise a skilled team, and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance to keep manufacturing equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems, schedule work, and ensure adherence to lockout/tagout and PPE standards. Strong English communication is essential.