Maintenance Lead

Kelly Services; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 100,565,000 - 117,096,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Transit spending account

Holiday pay

Job summary

Kelly Services in Brockton, MA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead for the 2nd shift to oversee maintenance activities and ensure safe, reliable operation of production equipment within a USDA-regulated food manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills, leadership ability, and experience in food manufacturing, with a focus on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance experience in a USDA or FDA food manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills for industrial processing and packaging equipment.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the maintenance team during 2nd shift operations.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Read electrical schematics and perform basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and oversee outside contractors.
• Train and mentor maintenance staff on equipment operation and safety.
• Promote a safe work environment by enforcing safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout.
• Work with Production, Sanitation, and Operations to meet daily manufacturing goals.
• Ensure equipment and facilities meet USDA, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Assist with wastewater operations as needed.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Food manufacturing experience

Leadership / supervision

Reading electrical schematics

PLC troubleshooting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Maintenance Lead – Brockton, MA

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Pay: $34.00–$37.00/hr + $1/hr shift differential

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to join our team on 2nd shift. In this leadership role, you will assist the Maintenance Manager and coordinate maintenance activities during the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable operation of production equipment and facility systems within a USDA-regulated food manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience in food manufacturing, and the ability to lead, train, and support maintenance personnel while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the maintenance team during 2nd shift operations.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Respond quickly to equipment issues to keep production running efficiently.
• Maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Repair and maintain building systems including lighting, plumbing, and general facility needs.
• Read electrical schematics and perform basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and oversee outside contractors when needed.
• Train and mentor maintenance staff on equipment operation and workplace safety.
• Promote a safe work environment by following and enforcing safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout.
• Work closely with Production, Sanitation, and Operations teams to support daily manufacturing goals.
• Ensure equipment and facilities meet USDA, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Assist with wastewater operations as needed.
• Complete additional maintenance and facility projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance experience in a USDA or FDA food manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills for industrial processing and packaging equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical control schematics.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting and programming experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and quality‑driven.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.

If you're an experienced maintenance professional looking to take the next step in your career with a stable manufacturing operation, we'd love to hear from you.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI‑powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en).

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.