Line Maintenance Lead — Packaging Equipment & Reliability

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

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.