Machine Maintenance Lead - Weekend

Vertiv; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Machine Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance and repair activities for plant machinery in the United States. You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, and maintain documentation to ensure equipment reliability and safety compliance.

You will also design and optimize preventive maintenance programs and mentor technicians. The role emphasizes training, cross-functional collaboration with production and engineering teams, and leading continuous improvement to minimize

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in machine maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs and automated systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct training programs for new maintenance technicians.
• Diagnose complex issues and perform repairs to minimize downtime.
• Design, implement, and optimize preventive maintenance programs.
• Provide technical support during equipment breakdowns to restore production promptly.
• Enforce safety regulations and lead regular safety audits.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize maintenance processes.
• Collaborate with production managers, engineers and other stakeholders to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Stay updated on industry trends and innovative maintenance techniques.
• Mentor and coach maintenance technicians to support growth.
• Act as a point of contact for maintenance emergencies to minimize downtime.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulics

Communication

Safety compliance

Independent work

Education

Associate degree

Tools

PLCs

Automation systems

Job description

Job Description

The Machine Maintenance Lead ensures maintenance and repair activities for machinery are conducted efficiently. They diagnose issues, perform repairs, and maintain documentation to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities Include

• Technical Training and Development: Develop and conduct training programs for new maintenance technicians, focusing on technical skills, safety protocols, and best practices in machine maintenance.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Utilize advanced troubleshooting techniques to diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum productivity.
• Preventive Maintenance Programs: Design, implement, and optimize preventive maintenance programs to proactively identify and address potential equipment failures, minimizing unplanned downtime and costly repairs.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support to maintenance technicians during equipment breakdowns or malfunctions, offering expertise to expedite repairs and restore production operations promptly. Ensure facility and infrastructure is maintained as required to ensure safe operation and zero downtime of systems.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce adherence to safety regulations and company policies among maintenance team members, conducting regular safety audits and promoting a culture of safety awareness.
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize maintenance processes, streamline workflows, and enhance overall equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with production managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to coordinate maintenance activities, prioritize work orders, and minimize disruptions to production schedules.
• Stay Updated with Industry Trends: Stay abreast of industry advancements and emerging technologies in machine maintenance, incorporating innovative techniques and tools to improve maintenance practices.
• Mentorship and Coaching: Provide ongoing mentorship and coaching to maintenance technicians, fostering their technical growth and professional development within the organization.
• Emergency Response: Act as a point of contact for maintenance emergencies, mobilizing resources and coordinating rapid responses to critical equipment failures to minimize production downtime.
• Associate degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in machine maintenance, or a related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical skills in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs, and other automated systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to maintenance issues.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Inclusion

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].

About The Team

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.