Maintenance Lead - 1st shift

Barnes Aerospace; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Maintenance Lead to coordinate daily maintenance operations on the 1st shift. You’ll lead and train technicians, develop preventive maintenance schedules, and oversee equipment repairs and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial maintenance and leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate work records. Equivalent education or training may be considered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial maintenance and leadership roles.
• Ability to communicate clearly and follow written procedures.
• Maintain accurate work records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily maintenance operations and prioritize work.
• Lead and train technicians; develop preventive maintenance schedules.
• Oversee equipment repairs, safety compliance, and inventory management.
• Mentor technicians and escalate safety or equipment concerns as needed.

Skills

5+ years maintenance/leadership

Clear communication

Follow procedures

Equivalent education/training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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,

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 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.