Maintenance Lead

GOLDEN WEST PACKAGING GROUP LLC; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden West Packaging Group is seeking a Maintenance Lead to guide the maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This hands-on role focuses on safe, reliable operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of motors, conveyors, PLC systems, and electrical equipment.

You will provide day-to-day direction to technicians, document work in CMMS, support safety programs, and lead root-cause analysis for reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance work based on safety and urgency.
• Leadership to guide technicians and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of motors, conveyors, PLC-controlled equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, service, and maintain industrial equipment including motors, conveyors, PLC-controlled systems.
• Coordinate preventive/predictive maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Provide day-to-day direction and technical guidance to maintenance technicians.
• Document work orders and equipment history in CMMS; review recurring issues.
• Ensure safety processes and OSHA requirements are followed; support root cause analysis.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Preventive maintenance

CMMS

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

CMMS

Job description

At Golden West Packaging Group, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that great work happens when employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. As a company built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, we offer an environment where your ideas matter, your development is prioritized, and your contributions make a real impact. If you’re looking to build a meaningful career with a team that values integrity, accountability, and opportunity, we invite you to explore what it’s like to grow with Golden West Packaging Group.Position SummaryThe Maintenance Lead serves as a hands-on technical resource for the maintenance team and supports the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role performs maintenance and troubleshooting activities while providing day-to-day technical guidance to maintenance technicians and assisting with the coordination and prioritization of maintenance work.The Maintenance Lead works closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Maintenance Manager to support preventive maintenance execution, equipment reliability, timely response to equipment breakdowns, and accurate maintenance documentation. This position helps reinforce safe work practices, maintenance standards, and effective troubleshooting techniques while remaining actively involved in equipment repair and maintenance activities.Essential ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot, repair, service, and maintain industrial equipment, including motors, conveyors, PLC-controller equipment, electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and other production equipment; serve as an escalation resource for complex equipment failures.Coordinate and perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.Provide day-to-day work direction, technical support, and prioritization guidance to maintenance technicians based on safety, production needs, equipment condition, and repair urgency.Coordinate maintenance activities with plant supervisors and Operations, communicate equipment conditions and repair status, and minimize production interruptions or delays.Ensure repairs, preventive maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment history are accurately documented in CMMS; review records for recurring issues and follow-up needs.Comply with and reinforce Company safety processes and procedures, including applicable OSHA, EPA, Lockout/Tagout, housekeeping, and safe work practices.Support root cause analysis of recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions, reliability improvements, or equipment modifications to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Maintenance ManagerConduct routine inspections of the building, grounds, machinery, equipment, and maintenance projects to identify needed repairs, unsafe conditions, or reliability concerns.Assist with spare parts, critical maintenance supplies, outside contractors, vendors, equipment shutdowns, installations, and major repair projects as needed.Train, coach, and provide technical guidance to maintenance technicians; support consistent maintenance standards, procedures, and continuous improvement practices.California Pay Transparency Disclaimer: This is an Exempt position. The pay range for this position is 40 to 45 an hour. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Actual placement within range will be contingent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, education, experience, internal equity and alignment with market data.Required QualificationsAdvanced knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical equipment and maintenance practices.Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to diagnose complexequipment issues.Ability to prioritize maintenance work based on safety, production impact, equipment condition, and urgency.Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to provide day-to-day direction, technical guidance, training, and coaching to maintenance employees.Working knowledge of motors, conveyors, PLC-controlled equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, and industrial electrical systems.Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.Strong understanding of workplace safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout and applicable OSHA requirements.Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)Strong organizational, follow-up, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to work effectively with Maintenance, Operations, vendors, and other departments.Preferred Qualifications5+ years of industrial maintenance repair and troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.Previous experience serving as a Maintenance Lead, Senior Maintenance Technician, or similar technical leadership role preferred.Experience in packaging, converting, printing, corrugated, or a similar industrial manufacturing environment preferred.Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled production equipment.Experience coordinating preventive maintenance work, equipment repairs, and production-related maintenance priorities.Ability to work independently and effectively lead maintenance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Physical RequirementsAbility to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, dust, and moving equipment.Ability to climb ladders and platforms and inspect equipment.Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.Must be available for off-shift support, emergency call-outs, and planned shutdowns.