Maintenance Lead

1st Fruits Consulting, Inc.; Washington (GA); On-site; USD 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial consulting firm is seeking a Maintenance & Reliability Lead for their facility in Washington, GA. This pivotal role involves overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring high equipment reliability, and driving process improvements in a safety-oriented environment. With a strong emphasis on leadership and technical expertise, this position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for significant impact within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Team-oriented Culture

Opportunities for Process Improvements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical/electronic systems and PLCs.
• Proven supervisory experience leading maintenance teams.
• Technical expertise in continuous improvement and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance personnel and operations daily.
• Lead troubleshooting and repairs of complex systems.
• Plan preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Skills

Maintenance Planning

Root Cause Analysis

Team Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Tools

PLC Systems

Electrical Systems

Job description

Maintenance & Reliability Lead – Industrial Manufacturing (Washington, GA)

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance & Reliability Lead to oversee the troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of complex manufacturing systems for an industrial facility in Washington, GA. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring high equipment reliability and plant efficiency in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance personnel and daily operations
• Lead troubleshooting and repairs of electrical, mechanical, and PLC-based systems
• Plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Develop detailed work packages and multi-week maintenance schedules
• Ensure adherence to safety and Lean Manufacturing practices

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience with industrial electrical/electronic systems and PLCs
• Strong background in maintenance planning and energized circuit work
• Proven supervisory experience and ability to lead teams
• Technical expertise in root cause analysis and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills

Why Join:

• Be a key driver of plant performance and equipment reliability
• Collaborate across engineering, operations, and external vendors
• Influence process improvements and long-term planning
• Competitive compensation and benefits in a team-oriented culture

Compensation:
$90,000 per year