Lean Maintenance Technician I

Hubbell Incorporated; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Maintenance Technician I- Continuous Improvement to drive daily CI on the shop floor, coaching operators and supervisors and sustaining improvements across multiple departments. The role emphasizes standard work, 5S, visual management, and data-driven problem solving on the first shift (Mon-Fri 7am-4pm) with OT as needed.

The technician will support Press, Assembly, Hotbox, FRP, and PC departments, ensuring stable processes and active operator engagement in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of lean concepts (5S, standard work, visual management).
• Ability to coach and influence others at all levels.
• Comfortable on the shop floor most of the time.
• Basic data collection and analysis skills (Excel, charts, KPIs).
• Prior manufacturing experience; CI or lean experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Daily Management System activity including tier meetings, KPI tracking, and escalation routines.
• Maintain and audit standard work, visual controls, and leader standard work.
• Conduct 5S audits and lead workplace organization improvements.
• Facilitate small kaizen events, rapid improvement activities, and waste elimination efforts.
• Coach operators, team leads, and supervisors on lean thinking and problem-solving.
• Support value stream improvement initiatives in alignment with HMS expectations.
• Collect, organize, and analyze process data to support improvement insights.
• Monitor sustainment of CI initiatives beyond 90 days to ensure gains persist.
• Maintain visual metrics and documentation required by HMS Bronze standards.
• Encourage operator participation in improvement ideas and problem-solving.
• Build ownership of standards and processes within assigned departments.

Skills

Lean concepts

5S

Standard work

Visual management

Waste elimination

Coaching others

Data collection

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Shop floor

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Maintenance Technician I- Continuous Improvement to drive daily CI on the shop floor, coaching operators and supervisors and sustaining improvements across multiple departments. The role emphasizes standard work, 5S, visual management, and data-driven problem solving on the first shift (Mon-Fri 7am-4pm) with OT as needed.

The technician will support Press, Assembly, Hotbox, FRP, and PC departments, ensuring stable processes and active operator engagement in