Maintenance Lead

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment. You will lead daily maintenance activities, improve equipment reliability, troubleshoot complex issues, and develop a safety-focused maintenance team.

The ideal candidate will lead by example, coach technicians, read electrical schematics and drawings, and coordinate with Production to minimize downtime while maintaining a strong safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership or lead technician experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical leadership and direction to maintenance technicians.
• Prioritize and coordinate maintenance activities based on safety, production needs, and equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coach and develop maintenance technicians through hands-on training and support.
• Partner closely with Production to address equipment issues and improve reliability.
• Maintain accurate work orders, equipment history, and maintenance documentation through the CMMS.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout and other safety requirements.
• Support equipment installations, modifications, continuous improvement projects, and contractor activities.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical

Preventive maintenance

Safety

Reading schematics

Communication

PLC/HMI/Automation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PLC

HMI

VFD

Instrumentation

Automation

CMMS

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to provide hands‑on technical leadership in a fast‑paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role will lead daily maintenance activities, support equipment reliability, troubleshoot complex issues, and help develop a strong, safety‑focused maintenance team.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on maintenance professional who can lead by example, solve problems, and keep production running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day technical leadership and direction to maintenance technicians.

• Prioritize and coordinate maintenance activities based on safety, production needs, and equipment reliability.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing equipment.

• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize unplanned downtime.

• Identify recurring equipment issues and support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Coach and develop maintenance technicians through hands‑on training and support.

• Partner closely with Production to address equipment issues and improve reliability.

• Maintain accurate work orders, equipment history, and maintenance documentation through the CMMS.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout and other safety requirements.

• Support equipment installations, modifications, continuous improvement projects, and contractor activities.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.

• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.

• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

• Demonstrated leadership or lead technician experience.

• Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including weekends, holidays, overtime, and varying shifts as needed.

Preferred:

• Technical degree, industrial maintenance certification, or related training.

• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, and automation.

• CMMS experience.

• Experience with root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement.

• Experience in a continuous‑process or high‑speed manufacturing environment.

What We're Looking For

• Strong hands‑on technical skills

• Safety‑first mindset

• Leadership and coaching ability

• Strong problem‑solving skills

• Ability to prioritize and make decisions in a fast‑paced environment

• Excellent communication and teamwork

• Commitment to equipment reliability and continuous improvement

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Paid time off

• 401(k) and company match

• Training and development opportunities

• Opportunities for advancement