Lead Maintenance Technician: PLC & Automation Expert

deckers; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Maintenance Technician at Deckers maximizes safety, reliability, and availability of DC equipment through advanced troubleshooting, repair, and day-to-day technical leadership. You will diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and automation issues and guide other technicians on site.

The role partners with Maintenance Leadership, Operations, Engineering, and vendors to restore equipment, improve reliability, and strengthen team capability, while prioritizing safe work practices and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree, apprenticeship, or formal technical training in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, automation, mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
• No role‑specific certification is required unless mandated by facility equipment, regulation, or local policy.
• Current safety qualifications such as lockout/tagout, powered industrial equipment, fall protection, or electrical safety must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Advanced PLC, controls, and automation troubleshooting.
• Complex maintenance, repair, and equipment reliability.
• Team leadership, work coordination, and on‑the‑job training.
• Communication, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Job description

The Lead Maintenance Technician at Deckers maximizes safety, reliability, and availability of DC equipment through advanced troubleshooting, repair, and day-to-day technical leadership. You will diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and automation issues and guide other technicians on site.

The role partners with Maintenance Leadership, Operations, Engineering, and vendors to restore equipment, improve reliability, and strengthen team capability, while prioritizing safe work practices and