Maintenance Lead - 1st shift

BARNES; Burnside (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate daily maintenance operations, lead and train technicians, and develop preventive maintenance schedules, ensuring safe, reliable equipment performance.

You will assign and prioritize work, support mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, schedule downtime, coordinate contractors, and mentor staff while maintaining accurate records in Limble.

Qualifications

• 5+ years combined industrial maintenance/leadership experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly, follow procedures, and maintain accurate work records.
• Equivalent education, training, and demonstrated competency may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assign and prioritize maintenance work orders.
• Support mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and machine recovery.
• Coordinate equipment downtime, repair status, and priorities with Production.
• Contact, schedule, and coordinate contractors and OEM service providers.
• Identify parts, verify OEM part numbers, obtain pricing and availability, and submit purchase requisitions.
• Review, prioritize, and schedule PMR work orders, including required parts and production access.
• Conduct forklift training and evaluations; mentor technicians; monitor work quality; review Limble documentation.
• Escalate urgent safety, equipment, and resource concerns to management.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Safety-focused execution

Clear communication

Documentation & record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalent education considered

Job description

Why Barnes Aerospace? Barnes Aerospace offers competitive wages, shift differentials, 401k savings plan, paid time off, holidays, and much more! We're more than a company, we're a team. When you join our team, you'll be part of an innovative, industry renowned provider of solutions for a broad customer base in the aerospace market. If you're a team player, enjoy working in a manufacturing environment, and looking for more than just a job, and take your career to new heights with Barnes Aerospace!

Position Details:

Location: East Hartford, CT

1st Shift: Mon - Fri 7:00am - 03:30pm

Coordinate daily maintenance operations, lead and train team members, and develop preventive maintenance schedules. Also oversee specific areas such as equipment repairs, safety compliance, and inventory management.

Your Expertise:

• 5+ years combined industrial maintenance/leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions safely and effectively
• Ability to communicate clearly, follow written procedures, and maintain accurate work records
• Equivalent relevant education, training, and demonstrated competency may be considered with company approval

Your Challenge:

• Assign and prioritize breakdown, corrective, and preventive maintenance work
• Support advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and machine recovery
• Coordinate equipment downtime, repair status, and priorities with Production team
• Contact, schedule, and coordinate contractors and OEM service providers
• Identify parts, verify OEM part numbers, obtain pricing and availability, and submit purchase requisitions under company procedures
• Review, prioritize, and schedule PMR work orders, including required parts and production access
• Conduct forklift training and evaluations
• Mentor technicians, monitor work quality, and review Limble documentation
• Escalate urgent safety, equipment, and resource concerns to the management team

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Salary:

$34/hour - $43/hour

Barnes Aerospace offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions; life and disability insurance; and paid vacation and holidays. Additional offerings include an employee assistance program (EAP), wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, voluntary accident and critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and work-life support resources. Benefits are subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements, which may vary based on employment status, position, and location.

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws. If an applicant does not meet the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status), the Company may be required to obtain an export control license. If the position for which you applied involves access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws, then any offer is also contingent on verification of appropriate documentation for the Company to assess whether an export license will be required to employ you in that role, and if it is determined that an export license is required, the offer is also contingent on the Company's determination, in its sole discretion, whether a license application and ongoing administration is prudent under the project's contract parameters and whether an export license can be successfully obtained before you can start.

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