Maintenance Lead (1148099)

The Judge Group; Trenton (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Maintenance Lead in Trenton, OH to oversee maintenance operations in a fast-paced industrial setting. You will coordinate daily activities, support technicians, and drive reliability and safety for equipment and facilities.

Ideal candidates bring strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, welding/fabrication experience, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. This on-site role offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification, trade school training, or associate degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a maintenance leadership or lead technician role within a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy equipment environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency in MIG and/or TIG welding, fabrication, and basic machining.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily maintenance activities to ensure equipment and facility uptime.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Coordinate and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Provide guidance, training, and technical support to maintenance team members.
• Promote and enforce workplace safety standards, policies, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage maintenance inventories, spare parts, and repair materials to support operational needs.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to identify and implement equipment reliability improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification/Trade school training/Associate degree preferred

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Fabrication

Basic machining

Blueprints & schematics reading

Job description

Location

Trenton, OH

Salary

$100,000.00 USD Annually - $140,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Maintenance Lead

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance operations in a fast-paced industrial environment. This role is responsible for coordinating daily maintenance activities, supporting a team of maintenance technicians, and ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience with welding and fabrication, and the ability to lead by example while promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily maintenance activities to ensure equipment and facility uptime.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Coordinate and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Provide guidance, training, and technical support to maintenance team members.
• Promote and enforce workplace safety standards, policies, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage maintenance inventories, spare parts, and repair materials to support operational needs.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to identify and implement equipment reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification, trade school training, or associate degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a maintenance leadership or lead technician role within a manufacturing, industrial, or heavy equipment environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency in MIG and/or TIG welding, fabrication, and basic machining.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.