Line Maintenance Lead

ESP Enterprises Inc.; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Enterprises Inc. in Pearland, TX is seeking a Line Maintenance Lead to keep packaging lines running safely and reliably. You will coordinate the daily work of mechanics, perform hands-on maintenance on conveyors, fillers, cappers and palletizers, and mentor the team while driving continuous improvement.

You will develop and implement a preventive maintenance program, manage work orders, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure downtime is minimized through proactive reliability initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; vocational or technical training may substitute.
• 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, processing or production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of Projects/Line Mechanics so work is completed safely, efficiently and to company standards.
• Assign work orders and prioritize maintenance based on production needs and equipment reliability.
• Inspect completed work for quality, accuracy and safety compliance.
• Coach, mentor and cross-train mechanics on manufacturing and utility systems, including consumer and bulk operations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on equipment, troubleshooting and maintenance practices.
• Reallocate resources to cover vacations, absences and emergencies, and back up the Maintenance Manager as needed.
• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on packaging lines (conveyors, fillers, cappers, palletizers), manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure and utility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair drives and sensing devices, including VFDs, photo eyes, photo sensors, vision cameras and limit switches.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and rebuild mechanical equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform installations, modifications, repairs and production line changeovers.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns to restore production as quickly as possible.
• Interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Help develop, implement and maintain the facility's preventive maintenance program.
• Ensure PM work is completed on schedule and to quality standards.
• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend reliability improvements.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all maintenance work follows EHS policies.
• Enforce proper use of PPE, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and machine guarding.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, environmental and facility standards.
• Identify safety improvements and implement corrective actions.
• Identify replacement parts, equipment and materials needed to support operations.
• Prepare, review and approve purchase requisitions for supplies, equipment and contracted services.
• Train the Work Activity Coordinator (or other designated staff) on preparing requisitions and maintaining vendor information.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors on repairs, PM, installations and projects, and ensure contractors work safely.
• Communicate maintenance priorities, equipment status and project updates in departmental meetings.
• Maintain work orders and records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Work with production and internal stakeholders so maintenance supports operational needs.

Job description

Our client, a growing, family-owned chemical packaging and containerizing manufacturer in Pearland, TX, is hiring a Line Maintenance Lead to keep its production and packaging lines running safely and reliably.

This is a working lead role. You'll coordinate and prioritize the daily work of the Projects/Line Mechanics while doing hands-on maintenance yourself on conveyors, fillers, cappers, palletizers and the controls that run them. You'll be the team's go-to technical resource, mentor and cross-train mechanics, help build the preventive maintenance program, and drive continuous improvement to cut downtime.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Coordination

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of Projects/Line Mechanics so work is completed safely, efficiently and to company standards.
• Assign work orders and prioritize maintenance based on production needs and equipment reliability.
• Inspect completed work for quality, accuracy and safety compliance.
• Coach, mentor and cross-train mechanics on manufacturing and utility systems, including consumer and bulk operations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on equipment, troubleshooting and maintenance practices.
• Reallocate resources to cover vacations, absences and emergencies, and back up the Maintenance Manager as needed.

Equipment & Facility Maintenance

• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on packaging lines (conveyors, fillers, cappers, palletizers), manufacturing equipment, facility infrastructure and utility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair drives and sensing devices, including VFDs, photo eyes, photo sensors, vision cameras and limit switches.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair and rebuild mechanical equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform installations, modifications, repairs and production line changeovers.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns to restore production as quickly as possible.
• Interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics and wiring diagrams.

Preventive Maintenance & Asset Reliability

• Help develop, implement and maintain the facility's preventive maintenance program.
• Ensure PM work is completed on schedule and to quality standards.
• Evaluate equipment performance and recommend reliability improvements.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all maintenance work follows EHS policies.
• Enforce proper use of PPE, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and machine guarding.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, environmental and facility standards.
• Identify safety improvements and implement corrective actions.
• Identify replacement parts, equipment and materials needed to support operations.
• Prepare, review and approve purchase requisitions for supplies, equipment and contracted services.
• Train the Work Activity Coordinator (or other designated staff) on preparing requisitions and maintaining vendor information.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors on repairs, PM, installations and projects, and ensure contractors work safely.

Administrative

• Communicate maintenance priorities, equipment status and project updates in departmental meetings.
• Maintain work orders and records in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Work with production and internal stakeholders so maintenance supports operational needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED. Vocational or technical training with relevant maintenance experience may substitute.
• 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, processing or production environment.
• Hands-on experience maintaining packaging line equipment: conveyors, fillers, cappers and palletizers.
• Working experience with photo eyes, photo sensors, vision cameras and limit switches.
• Strong mechanical aptitude across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and basic electrical systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and equipment manuals.
• Working knowledge of a CMMS.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage several maintenance activities at once.
• Clear communication and the ability to work across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience leading, coordinating or mentoring maintenance technicians.
• Experience with electrical controls, PLCs and automation systems.
• Background in chemical, packaging or containerizing operations.
• Associate's degree in a technical or industrial discipline.