Maintenance Group Leader

Solmax; Cornelia (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Referral program

Job summary

Solmax is seeking a Maintenance Group Leader in Cornelia, Georgia, to guide a skilled team and enhance operational performance. In this role, you'll be responsible for diagnosing equipment issues, managing work orders, and building a robust maintenance program.

A high school diploma and at least 3 years of leadership experience are required. This position includes benefits such as a 401(k), health insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Join us to empower our team and achieve excellence!

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of leadership experience.
• Ability to manage work orders and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and solve complex equipment issues.
• Communicate daily with shift supervisors.
• Build and optimize the Preventative Maintenance program.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Preventative Maintenance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Group Leader who’s ready to guide a skilled team, develop talent, and champion a culture of integrity, initiative, and excellence. In this role, you won’t just maintain equipment—you’ll empower people, improve processes, and help drive a high‑performance operation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and solving complex equipment issues, collaborating with external engineers or integrators as needed.
• Communicating daily with shift supervisors to align on challenges from previous shifts.
• Leading pass‑down meetings to ensure technicians are informed and prepared.
• Participating in production meetings when needed to discuss quality, downtime, and operational priorities.
• Managing and prioritizing work orders through CMMS, scheduling downtime with supervisors, and assigning tasks according to technician skill sets.
• Ensuring quality, safety, and timely completion of all maintenance work.
• Building and optimizing the Preventative Maintenance program to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Reviewing predictive maintenance reports (vibration analysis, thermographic readings) and scheduling follow‑up actions.
• Supporting parts management, including vendor communication, cost review, requisitions, and inventory readiness.
• Developing a progressive training plan for all technicians—both internal and external.
• Actively collaborating in downtime meetings to solve recurring issues and propose innovative solutions.
• Participating in cost‑savings initiatives and presenting downtime progress in monthly management reviews.
• Conducting performance evaluations and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Overseeing shop operations, including welding, machining, tool security, and emergency repair actions.

Qualifications And Skills

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: At least 3 years of leadership experience.

Description of working conditions/physical surroundings

• Must be able to walk, bend, stoop, twist, reach, crouch, and kneel frequently (25% to 75%).
• Must be able to crawl and climb occasionally (25% or less).
• Must be able to stand and handle/manipulate equipment continuously (75% or more).
• Must be able to lift 10-50 lbs. (25% or less).
• Must be able to carry 10-20 lbs. frequently (25% to 75%), and 20-50 lbs.
• Must be able to push under 10 lbs. frequently (25% to 75%), and 20-50 lbs. or over occasionally (25% or less).
• Must be able to pull under 10 lbs. occasionally and 10 lbs. to over 50 lbs. occasionally (25% or less).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance