Maintenance Lead - 3rd Shift

Merrimack Manufacturing; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack Manufacturing in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee daily maintenance in a medical device manufacturing environment. You will manage a team, prioritize preventive maintenance, and ensure equipment, facilities, and processes meet stringent regulatory and quality requirements.

You will troubleshoot complex equipment, coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Facilities, and drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime while safeguarding safety and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with PLCs, automation systems, and production equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily activities of the maintenance team.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and facility systems.
• Coordinate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production support requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment logs.
• Assist with installation, validation, and qualification of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, OSHA, and company safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Facilities teams.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and assist with ordering replacement components.
• Train, supervise and mentor maintenance technicians on equipment and procedures.
• Participate in audits and support corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure proper lockout/tagout and safe maintenance practices are followed.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Pneumatic

Troubleshooting

PLCs & Automation

Schematics

CMMS

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Maintenance

Job description

Company Overview

Merrimack Manufacturing is a medical device manufacturer located in the Manchester Millyard. We are a growing manufacturing company that will play a crucial part in bringing innovative and life changing products to life.

Merrimack Manufacturing is a medical device manufacturer located in the Manchester Millyard. We are a growing manufacturing company that will play a crucial part in bringing innovative and life changing products to life.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for overseeing daily maintenance operations within a medical device manufacturing environment. This role ensures production equipment, facilities, and support systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and quality requirements. The Maintenance Lead provides hands‑on technical support, coordinates preventive maintenance activities, and assists in leading maintenance technicians to minimize downtime and support production goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily activities of the maintenance team.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and facility systems.
• Coordinate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production support requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment logs.
• Assist with installation, validation, and qualification of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, OSHA, and company safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Facilities teams.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and assist with ordering replacement components.
• Train, supervise and mentor maintenance technicians on equipment and procedures.
• Participate in audits and support corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure proper lockout/tagout and safe maintenance practices are followed.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with PLCs, automation systems, and production equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office.

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work around manufacturing equipment and machinery
• May require occasional overtime or weekend support

Work Environment

• Fast-paced medical device manufacturing environment
• Requires adherence to cleanroom, safety, and quality procedures where applicable