Maintenance Lead

ManpowerGroup; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Direct Hire with Benefits

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is recruiting for a Maintenance Lead in Melrose Park, IL on a direct-hire basis. The role supports the Maintenance Supervisor, leads the maintenance team, and focuses on safe, efficient facility operations on the 3rd shift (10pm-6am).

The successful candidate will repair, install, troubleshoot, and maintain production and facility equipment, with proficiency in electrical controls and welding. A proactive, collaborative mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing and maintaining production and facility equipment.
• Proficiency with DC/AC electrical controls and sensors/switches.
• Ability to operate welding and metalworking equipment for fabrication and repairs.
• Strong communication skills to elevate and report maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Supervisor in coordinating and executing maintenance activities across the facility.
• Lead, train, and support maintenance team members to ensure efficient operations and safety compliance.
• Support preventative maintenance planning and recommend permanent solutions to recurring equipment issues.
• Communicate critical maintenance situations and elevate concerns when guidance or support is needed.
• Utilize tools and equipment to maintain, inspect, adjust, repair, and replace machinery and facility equipment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical skills

Welding/metalwork

Communication

Physical ability

Job description

Our client, an industry leader in manufacturing and facility operations, is seeking a Maintenance Lead to join their team. As a Maintenance Lead, you will be part of the Maintenance Department supporting the facility operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, problem‑solving abilities, and a proactive attitude, which will align successfully in the organization. This is a direct hire opportunity with benefits.

Job Title: Maintenance Lead (Direct Hire)

Location: Melrose Park, IL

Pay Range: $41.93 plus $5K Sign-On Bonus

Shift: 3rd Shift (10pm-6am) Monday - Friday

What’s the Job?

• Support the Maintenance Supervisor in coordinating and executing maintenance activities across the facility.
• Lead, train, and support maintenance team members to ensure efficient operations and safety compliance.
• Support preventative maintenance planning and recommend permanent solutions to recurring equipment issues.
• Communicate critical maintenance situations and elevate concerns when guidance or support is needed.
• Utilize tools and equipment to maintain, inspect, adjust, repair, and replace machinery and facility equipment.

What’s Needed?

• Experience in repairing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining production and facility equipment.
• Proficiency in electrical equipment involving DC and AC voltages and control devices such as sensors and switches.
• Ability to operate welding and metalworking equipment for fabrication and repairs.
• Strong communication skills to effectively elevate and report maintenance issues.
• Physical ability to climb, crawl, bend, lift 25–50 lbs., and work at heights in various environmental conditions.

What’s in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment focused on continuous improvement.
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Direct hire opportunity with benefits
• Chance to develop your skills with hands‑on experience in a variety of maintenance tasks.
• Engagement with a collaborative team committed to safety and quality standards.
• Potential for career growth within a reputable organization.
• Work in a facility that values safety, innovation, and employee development.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis and Talent Solutions. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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