Maintenance Lead

MRPC

Town of Butler (WI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

MRPC in Butler, WI is seeking a Maintenance Lead who combines hands-on technical work with supervisory leadership to keep facilities, equipment, and systems running safely and efficiently. The role focuses on mentoring technicians, prioritizing maintenance work, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while supporting production and new equipment installations.

Candidates will manage work orders, maintain ERP records, coordinate with vendors, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Journeyman apprenticeship preferred.
3-5 years in diversified machine operations.
Must read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
Knowledge of machining, electrical codes, mechanical principles, and PLCs.
Plastic injection molding experience a plus.
HVAC/electrical/plumbing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide daily maintenance oversight and team leadership supporting Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and LOTO procedures.
Support production and new product introductions; mentor junior technicians.
Create and track maintenance work orders; document repairs and PM activities.
Coordinate with vendors for repairs, parts, and services; manage parts inventory.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance oversight

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Education

Journeyman apprenticeship

High School diploma

Job description

Description

Maintenance Lead

Location: Butler, WI

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

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POSITION SUMMARY:

A Lead Maintenance Technician is a hands‑on leadership role that combines technical expertise with supervisory responsibilities to ensure facilities, equipment, and systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with standards. The Lead Maintenance Technician is both a technical expert and a team leader, responsible for overseeing daily maintenance operations, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring that all maintenance activities meet quality and safety benchmarks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded as management determines necessary.

Provide daily maintenance oversight and team leadership supporting the Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives for the manufacturing location.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies, including proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, to maintain a safe working environment for all personnel.
Support production and new product introduction priorities, including assigning and prioritizing tasks and mentoring junior technicians to build their skills and ensure safety quality workmanship.
Create, assign, prioritize, and track maintenance work orders to ensure timely completion and accurate documentation of all repair and preventive maintenance activities.
Support new product introductions and new equipment installations, including planning, coordination, and startup activities.
Perform and assign routine housekeeping activities in work area and at point of maintenance.
Maintain and work with the maintenance team for accurate records, including work order history, parts usage, and equipment data, within the company's ERP system. Manage maintenance parts and supplies inventory, including stock levels, ordering, and organization, to minimize downtime and ensure parts availability.
Repair and maintain company machinery as directed according to blueprints, catalogs, and data charts.
Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating problems. Inspect machine and observe operation to detect the cause of malfunction. Make repairs and adjustments to keep machinery in production.
Disassemble and rebuild machines, overhaul troublesome components and attachments. Involves dismantling, inspection, machining and/or replacement of purchased parts.
Select replacement parts from parts lists and catalogs. Lay out repair parts; set up and operate machine tools to machine parts. May improvise some tooling.
Perform work related to the installation of new machines or the relocation of existing machines. May work as part of a project team to complete assignment.
Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors for equipment repairs, parts procurement, and specialized services as needed, including placing purchase orders for parts, materials, and services.
Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):

High School Diploma or equivalent
Accredited journeyman apprenticeship in machine repair preferred
3-5 years’ experience in diversified machine operations
Requires knowledge of machining technology, electrical codes, mechanical principles, advanced shop mathematics, job layout and precision measuring procedures, setups, tooling application, and operating methods
Capable of operating a hoist/lifting equipment safely and effectively
Must be able to read and comprehend electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics
Must be able to read and comprehend PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
Background in plastic injection molding a plus
Experience in major mechanical systems, i.e. HVAC, electrical, plumbing, a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily on the manufacturing floor and requires standing or walking for extended periods, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and move heavier objects with proper equipment. Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions (noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures) should be expected; appropriate PPE is required in designated areas.

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