Lead Tool Repair Technician

Utility Supply and Construction Company; Reed City (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Line Supply seeks a full-time Lead Tool Repair Technician to oversee repair operations, tool room management, and field service. You will lead a team, diagnose and repair mechanical and hydraulic tools, and ensure safety and quality in support of production and customers.

The role requires reading technical drawings, strong attention to detail, and willingness to travel to customer sites. Experience with PPE testing and field repairs is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical and hydraulic tool repair.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing tool repair, maintenance, and repair while leading a team that supports production and customer requirements.
• Manage tool room equipment, materials, and related programs ensuring serviceability and safety compliance.
• Schedule field work to meet customer needs while maintaining shop time.
• Disassemble, diagnose, and repair mechanical and hydraulic tools.
• Perform testing of PPE and related equipment to standards.

Skills

Tool repair

Technical reading

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational training

Tools

Mechanical tools

Hydraulic systems

Testing equipment

Job description

Power Line Supply is seeking a full-time Lead Tool Repair Technician to join the growing team!

Essential Job Functions:

• Overseeing tooling and fixture design, fabrication, maintenance, and repair while leading a team that supports production, quality, and customer requirements.
• Managing the tool room's equipment, materials, and related programs, ensuring serviceability and compliance with safety standards.
• Leading a team that supports production, quality, and customer requirements, ensuring the team's success and efficiency while in the shop and on the road.
• Schedule field work to meet customer needs while maintaining adequate time in the shop.
• Assist in handling materials, tools, supplies, and test equipment in a safe and organized manner.
• Disassemble, diagnose, repair, and reassemble mechanical and hydraulic tools.
• Perform assembly and repair of mechanical grounds.
• Conduct testing of PPE, including gloves, sleeves, blankets, line hoses, hoods, and related equipment.
• Execute stamping, marking, and packaging of PPE in accordance with customer specifications.
• Adhere to all applicable testing standards, including ASTM, ANSI, NAIL, and other regulatory requirements.
• Interpret technical prints, schematics, and diagrams to support repair and testing processes.
• Perform testing of hot line tools and grounds both in the facility and at customer job sites as needed.
• Conduct dielectric testing of insulated buckets and liners.
• Assist with tool inventory management, including tracking, organization, and reporting.
• Ensure that all scheduling activities comply with company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Experience with mechanical and/or hydraulic tool repair is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites when required.