Maintenance Lead

Minova; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company located in Tooele, Utah, is in search of a hands-on Maintenance Lead. This key role involves leading a maintenance team while actively engaging in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing preventive maintenance programs, managing spare parts inventory, and supporting equipment uptime in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive pay of $35–$40/hour, with a commitment to safety and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in setting up Preventive Maintenance programs.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to lead while being part of the maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the onsite maintenance team.
• Implement and maintain Preventive Maintenance programs.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues through ladder logic.

Skills

Leadership

Preventive Maintenance

Mechanical and Electrical Troubleshooting

Ladder Logic Diagnostics

TIG Welding

Team Communication

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Forklift

Boom Lift

Job description

Minova is seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Lead to join our newest, largest, and most advanced manufacturing facility in Tooele, Utah. This role is a key leadership position responsible for building structure, driving reliability, and setting the standard for maintenance excellence in a growing operation.

This is a true player‑coach role. We are looking for someone who can lead a team while working side‑by‑side with technicians, establishing preventive maintenance systems, managing spare parts, and ensuring equipment uptime in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Lead provides leadership to the maintenance team while delivering preventative maintenance, repair, reliability, and technical support to plant operations and equipment. This role supports the manufacturing of steel roof bolts, plates, bonding resins, and powdered chemicals, with a strong focus on Safety, Health & Environment (SH&E), quality, and operational efficiency.

Schedule & Compensation

• Pay: $35–$40/hour (hourly, overtime eligible)
• Schedule: To be Determined
• No relocation assistance offered

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Maintenance Execution

• Lead and supervise the onsite maintenance team (first‑level management responsibility)
• Work hands‑on alongside technicians performing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and welding tasks
• Establish, implement, and maintain Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs from the ground up
• Develop and manage spare parts and critical spare parts inventory
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment using ladder logic and PLC diagnostics
• Support Allen‑Bradley and Siemens control systems
• Train new hires and support ongoing technical development

Equipment & Technical Scope

• Conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment
• Electrical systems, compressors, cranes (up to 30‑ton), testing equipment
• TIG welding and general fabrication
• Forklift and boom lift operation (required)
• Take ownership of team safety practices and enforce all safety protocols
• Lead by example to create and sustain a positive safety culture
• Participate in monthly SH&E meetings
• Ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, JSA programs
• Promptly report unsafe conditions and incidents
• Conduct regular inspections and site audits to ensure equipment and plant safety

Commercial Ownership & Operational Efficiency

• Investigate cost‑effective solutions to plant and machine issues
• Coordinate PMs and repairs with Operations to minimize downtime and overtime
• Maintain budgetary compliance (required)
• Support asset utilization, lifecycle management, and reliability initiatives
• Travel occasionally to support projects or sister plants, as needed

Operational Excellence

• Follow, implement, and sustain 5S principles
• Partner with management to develop and execute maintenance schedules
• Maintain equipment condition through regular inspections and audits
• Willingness to work overtime, rotating hours, holidays, weekends, or alternative shifts when required
• Demonstrated desire for continuous technical learning and performance improvement

People, Quality & Communication

• Lead and hold the maintenance team accountable for quality workmanship
• Communicate effectively across shifts to ensure equipment availability
• Maintain attendance above minimum handbook standards due to the critical nature of the role
• Accept coaching and performance feedback professionally
• Identify personal training needs and actively pursue development
• Participate in continuous improvement (Kaizen) and error‑proofing (Poka‑Yoke) initiatives
• Complete documentation accurately, legibly, and on time
• Serve as a visible example to the hourly workforce
• Focus on safe operation, asset care, and effective execution
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Maintain a professional appearance and task‑oriented mindset
• Proven experience setting up PM programs
• Spare parts and critical parts management experience
• Ladder logic troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Allen‑Bradley and Siemens PLC systems
• TIG welding experience
• Ability to lead while remaining hands‑on
• Customer Focus
• Team Commitment
• Results and efficiency‑driven mindset
• Willingness to lead small‑to‑medium‑sized projects

Minova and Malone are equal opportunity employers.